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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adeodatus Aurelius (ranked 5466 p4p, 5558 weight class) and Andrey Tovarov (ranked 285 p4p, 289 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adeodatus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrey Tovarov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tovarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tovarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aurelius fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Tovarov does no damage.
Tovarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aurelius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Tovarov lands a right hook to the body.
Tovarov scores with a body shot.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tovarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelius gets caught flat footed, as Tovarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tovarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tovarov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tovarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tovarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Tovarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tovarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Aurelius is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tovarov frees his head nicely. Oh but Aurelius has switched to an armbar! Tovarov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adeodatus Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuujiro Hanma (ranked 4413 p4p, 5556 weight class) and Ricky Simoan (ranked 568 p4p, 623 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuujiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Simoan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma rushes Simoan and presses him up against the cage.
Simoan misses with a knee strike.
Simoan is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simoan tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma prevents Simoan from breaking the clinch.
Simoan wants to break free but Hanma has control.
Simoan looking to throw knees to the head but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Hanma has clasped his hands together around Simoan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hanma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simoan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simoan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma in the domination position with Simoan hanging on.
Simoan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma is working Simoan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanma landing strikes.
Hanma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanma lands a nice forearm strike.
 Simoan is rocked!
Hanma scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Simoan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hanma can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuujiro Hanma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Liviazoa (ranked 4408 p4p, 5258 weight class) and Landon Cox (ranked 461 p4p, 504 weight class). Landon Cox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Liviazoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Cox!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liviazoa as he jumps to the side.
Liviazoa connects with a single shot there.
Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liviazoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liviazoa looking to score a takedown here. Cox is defending well but Liviazoa drives through and ends up in Cox's guard.
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liviazoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Cox controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Cox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liviazoa defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liviazoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Liviazoa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liviazoa tries to get out of the position.
Cox decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a right and a left that Liviazoa avoids nicely.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa has a takedown stuffed.
Liviazoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Liviazoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Cox takes one to the side of the head.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Liviazoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liviazoa uses from the top position.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liviazoa wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Liviazoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liviazoa lunges at Cox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cox's hand.
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liviazoa misses with the head strike.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Liviazoa sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liviazoa throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox walks into a straight right hand from Liviazoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa dives in and grabs Cox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's head and hops out.
Liviazoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cox. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Liviazoa finds it's way through Cox's defenses.
Cox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liviazoa is fending him off so far but Cox persists. Nope, Liviazoa circles away and we're back to standing.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liviazoa's waist but Liviazoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Liviazoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liviazoa showed some decent athleticism there.
Cox is not content to let Liviazoa control the position.
Liviazoa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Liviazoa is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer.
Liviazoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liviazoa is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cox is continuing to stall.
Liviazoa wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Cox seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Liviazoa is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Landon Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Favela Samurai (ranked 4452 p4p, 4567 weight class) and Sito Qobakeri (ranked 255 p4p, 258 weight class). Favela Samurai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sito Qobakeri's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Favela Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sito Qobakeri!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samurai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Qobakeri can't break the clinch.
Samurai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Qobakeri wants to break free but Samurai has control.
Samurai keeps control of Qobakeri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Qobakeri working hard to break the clinch.
Samurai lands with a right to the head.
Samurai has Qobakeri pressed against the cage, preventing Qobakeri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Qobakeri tries to break the clinch but Samurai is controlling the position.
Qobakeri wants to get back to striking at distance but Samurai won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samurai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samurai drives through and clinches with Qobakeri against the cage.
Samurai gets through Qobakeri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qobakeri is trying to force a seperation but Samurai has the dominant position.
Qobakeri wants to break free but Samurai has control.
Samurai effectively controlling the action here.
Samurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samurai lands a really nice looking cross but Qobakeri seems unphased.
Qobakeri is rocked!
A head kick by Qobakeri misses
letting Samurai counter with a right hand.
Qobakeri is still on wobbly legs! Can Samurai finish him?
Samurai closes the distance and clinches.
Samurai is stalling here.
Qobakeri is trying to break the clinch but Samurai has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Qobakeri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samurai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Qobakeri with a big uppercut! Qobakeri tries to clinch up but Samurai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Qobakeri to the mat! Qobakeri covers up and Samurai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Favela Samurai!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodri Yairguez (ranked 5123 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Boban The Bob Sledder (ranked 363 p4p, 338 weight class). Yairguez comes to the cage accompanied by El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte. Rodri Yairguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boban The Bob Sledder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bob Sledder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yairguez was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bob Sledder.
The Bob Sledder looks to land a right hand but Yairguez moved out of range.
Yairguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Yairguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bob Sledder! But no joy.
A slow jab from The Bob Sledder misses its intended target.
The Bob Sledder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yairguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Bob Sledder's head backwards.
Yairguez slips a jab and a cross from The Bob Sledder.
The Bob Sledder thuds his right hand into Yairguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yairguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bob Sledder.
The Bob Sledder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yairguez dips to his left and cracks The Bob Sledder with an uppercut!
The Bob Sledder is rocked!
Yairguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Bob Sledder is still in real trouble! Can Yairguez finish him?
Yairguez working some strikes from top position.
Yairguez gets to his feet and stands over The Bob Sledder, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! The Bob Sledder felt that one! Yairguez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save The Bob Sledder from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodri Yairguez!
A victorious Rodri Yairguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Moreno (ranked 3750 p4p, 3933 weight class) and Gary Ian (ranked 404 p4p, 412 weight class). Yoel Moreno has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoel Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Ian!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moreno defends well and Ian ends up having to push Moreno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreno somewhat.
Ian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ian connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.
Ian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 Moreno is rocked!
Ian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ian lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Moreno quite badly. Moreno pulls Ian in close trying to recover. Ian postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Moreno on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Moreno doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Ian!
In defeat, Yoel Moreno stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is number one bullshit.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 4108 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Balogh Szabolcs (ranked 542 p4p, 483 weight class). Balogh Szabolcs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balogh Szabolcs!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Szabolcs is concentrating on defense, preventing Kramer from advancing position.
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szabolcs is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Szabolcs is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Szabolcs wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szabolcs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Szabolcs won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szabolcs tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Szabolcs 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.
Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Szabolcs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kramer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estevon Guerra (ranked 3395 p4p, 23734 weight class) and Lasse Virinen (ranked 480 p4p, 657 weight class). Virinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rumble. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lasse Virinen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Estevon Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasse Virinen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guerra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Virinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guerra's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Guerra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virinen! But no joy.
Guerra misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Guerra's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Virinen slips under a jab from Guerra.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virinen.
Virinen connects with a crisp jab.
Virinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virinen pushes Guerra up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Virinen fails to land.
Virinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guerra lands a nice uppercut.
Virinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerra.
Guerra blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen.
Virinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virinen pushes Guerra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virinen.
Virinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Virinen blocking some punches.
Virinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virinen misses with the head strike.
Guerra blocking some punches.
Guerra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virinen has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Virinen throws a head punch that misses.
Virinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virinen swings for the body but Guerra moves out of range.
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!
Guerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Virinen is just out of range.
Virinen dodges the punch combination from Guerra.
Guerra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virinen. Virinen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virinen in his tracks.
Guerra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Virinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guerra. That did some damage!
Guerra throws a hook but Virinen blocks it.
Virinen misses with a looping left.
Virinen takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Virinen throws a right and a left that Guerra avoids nicely.
Guerra scores with a nice right hand.
Virinen misses with a low kick.
Guerra blocks a jab.
Virinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Guerra off the cage and back into range.
Virinen slips a straight right by Guerra.
Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Virinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virinen misses with a body shot.
Guerra throws a hook but Virinen blocks it.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virinen manages to avoid it.
Virinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virinen throws a hook to the side of Guerra's head but Guerra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Guerra.
Guerra works Virinen's body with a nice hook.
Virinen lands a body shot.
Virinen throws out a loose jab but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerra slips a jab and a cross from Virinen.
Guerra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Virinen misses the shot to the body.
Virinen throws out a loose jab but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guerra checks a leg kick.
Virinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guerra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Virinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Virinen looks to land a left hand but Guerra moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Virinen lands.
Virinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Guerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virinen. Virinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Virinen darts in and clinches Guerra up against the cage.
Guerra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Virinen managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Virinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virinen throws a head punch that misses.
Virinen avoiding damage as Guerra throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
Virinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guerra tries to throw a body punch but Virinen avoids it by throwing Guerra back against the cage.
Virinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen.
Guerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Virinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Guerra fails to land.
Virinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Guerra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Virinen wants to land a leg kick but Guerra is out of range.
Guerra walks into a left hand.
Guerra staying out of range there.
Guerra digs a good hook to Virinen's body.
Virinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen.
Guerra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerra slips a jab and a cross from Virinen.
Virinen lands a really nice looking cross but Guerra seems unphased.
Guerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerra throws a hook but Virinen avoids it easily.
Virinen looks to land a left hand but Guerra moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Guerra.
Guerra fails to land with a series of punches.
Virinen jabs Guerra right on the nose. Guerra blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virinen misses the shot to the body.
Guerra throws a big counter combination but Virinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Virinen slips a straight right by Guerra.
Guerra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Guerra.
Virinen connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virinen.
Virinen misses with a hook
and Virinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virinen has closed the distance and engaged Guerra in a clinch.
Guerra has Virinen pressed against the cage.
A short right from Guerra.
Guerra misses with some punches.
Virinen tries a body shot but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Guerra.
Guerra lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Lasse Virinen has been cut.
Virinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Guerra.
Virinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerra blocks a body shot from Virinen.
Virinen misses with a punch to the body.
Virinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Virinen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra lands with a right to the head.
Virinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lasse Virinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra misses with a body punch.
Guerra swings wildly with an uppercut but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Virinen.
Guerra can't find room to land a body shot as Virinen controls the action.
Virinen lands a right hand.
Guerra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Virinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virinen misses with the head strike.
Guerra gets through Virinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guerra working aggressively here.
Guerra working aggressively here.
Guerra with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Virinen.
Virinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerra throws a jab when Virinen was well out of range.
Guerra throws a jab when Virinen was well out of range.
And Virinen responds with a good body kick, but Guerra manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Virinen.
Guerra swinging wildly here.
Guerra misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerra misses the target.
Virinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virinen takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virinen.
Lasse Virinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerra loads up on a big right hand but Virinen slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Virinen.
Virinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerra throws a right and a left that Virinen avoids nicely.
Virinen with a hook.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Guerra blocks the leg kick.
Guerra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Virinen.
Virinen lands a jab to Guerra's midsection.
Virinen thuds a left hand into Guerra's body.
Virinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Virinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Virinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Virinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guerra throws a shot from downtown. Virinen moves away and avoids it.
Guerra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guerra is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guerra looks to land a right hand but Virinen moved out of range.
Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virinen.
Virinen throws a shot from downtown. Guerra moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasse Virinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Virinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Virinen feints a jab promting Guerra to slip. Virinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guerra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Virinen slips under a jab from Guerra.
Virinen misses with an uppercut
and Guerra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virinen cracks Guerra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Virinen slips under a jab from Guerra.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Virinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guerra with a body shot.
Guerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
Guerra slips a jab from Virinen.
Guerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Virinen.
Virinen lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra slips a jab and a cross from Virinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerra. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerra.
Virinen moves away from the strike by Guerra.
Virinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guerra is out of range.
Guerra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guerra throws a body shot but no joy.
Guerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Guerra lands a slapping body shot.
Virinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guerra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virinen.
Guerra missing with a left hand there. Virinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virinen jabs Guerra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guerra takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Guerra 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.
Virinen lands a really nice looking cross but Guerra seems unphased.
Lasse Virinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virinen missing with a left hand there. Guerra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra swings for the body but Virinen moves out of range.
Virinen feints and then cracks Guerra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guerra down.
Guerra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guerra misses with a hook. Virinen ducked under it nicely.
Virinen throws a jab when Guerra was well out of range.
Virinen lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Guerra.
Jab from Virinen.
Virinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guerra swings for the body but Virinen moves out of range.
Virinen lands a jab to the head.
Guerra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen thumps Guerra with a low kick.
Virinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virinen misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Guerra misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Virinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerra.
Guerra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Virinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Virinen.
Guerra misses with a straight left.
Virinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guerra.
Virinen looks to land a combination but Guerra avoids it well.
A jab from Guerra misses.
Virinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Virinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guerra misses with a looping right.
Guerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virinen ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Virinen.
Virinen with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Virinen.
Virinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guerra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virinen on the side of the head.
Virinen misses with a body shot.
Virinen scores with a nice right hand.
Guerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virinen misses with a looping left.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Virinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guerra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virinen throws out the jab.
Guerra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virinen.
Guerra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virinen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virinen misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Virinen catches Guerra right on the button with a cross.
Guerra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virinen.
Estevon Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Virinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virinen 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Virinen!
Lasse Virinen made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimebag Abbot (ranked 4793 p4p, 2163 weight class) and Kevin Silveiro (ranked 484 p4p, 258 weight class). Silveiro has chosen Beleza Pula · Masayoshi Takanaka as his entrance music. Dimebag Abbot had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimebag Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Silveiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silveiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silveiro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silveiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Abbot sprawls well. He's pushed Silveiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silveiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silveiro is looking to take a break and control but Abbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silveiro is trying to work for a kimura but Abbot is defending well.
Abbot is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveiro is controlling the pace.
Silveiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abbot!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot tries to lock up and control but Silveiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abbot is looking to get to half guard.
Abbot is squirming around, avoiding Silveiro's attempts to control the action.
Silveiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Abbot frees his head quite easily.
Silveiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Abbot frees his head quite easily.
Silveiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silveiro avoids the attempt from Abbot to control.
Silveiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abbot has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abbot!
Abbot preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abbot drops back looking for a leg! Silveiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silveiro manages to kick Abbot off! Abbot jumps back into Silveiro's guard.
Silveiro keeping full guard, as Abbot tries to pass.
Abbot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silveiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Silveiro, not yet.
Abbot trying to control but Silveiro is working from the bottom.
Abbot is really struggling to control Silveiro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbot preventing the sweep.
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.
Abbot trying to control but Silveiro is working from the bottom.
Silveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbot pushes down on Silveiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silveiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbot trying to control from half guard but Silveiro is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Silveiro dominated that round.
That's time! Abbot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silveiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silveiro shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silveiro shoots in and drives through. Abbot sprawls well.
Abbot scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.
Silveiro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silveiro trying to advance position but Abbot counters by regaining guard.
Silveiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silveiro, into his guard.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Silveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevin Silveiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silveiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbot is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Silveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot stays in close to Silveiro's body and controls the position.
Silveiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbot is pushing down on Silveiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silveiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silveiro gets full guard.
Silveiro controls Abbot momentarily but Abbot frees himself.
Silveiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Silveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot looking to sit in guard and control but Silveiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silveiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Abbot is retaining full guard.
Silveiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silveiro, into his guard.
Abbot won't allow Silveiro to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silveiro is on top in guard.
Silveiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silveiro wants to pass the guard but Abbot is keeping the position.
Silveiro wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
Abbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silveiro is pushing down on Abbot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbot is fighting to maintain full guard but Silveiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abbot is defending against the submission attempts here by Silveiro.
Silveiro 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.
Silveiro is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silveiro is pressing down on Abbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbot is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbot wants to get back to full guard.
Silveiro trying to mount his opponent but Abbot defends it.
Silveiro trying to control from half guard but Abbot is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Silveiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Silveiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silveiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abbot counters with a stiff right hand.
Silveiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abbot's guard.
Abbot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silveiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silveiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abbot's guard.
Silveiro works his way into full mount!
Silveiro working for a submission but Abbot is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot is looking to improve his position but Silveiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Silveiro trying to control but Abbot is having none of it.
Silveiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Abbot is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is looking to get to half guard.
Silveiro moves to the back position.
Abbot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silveiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Abbot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Abbot and Silveiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Abbot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silveiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silveiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abbot manages to get back to half guard.
Silveiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abbot looking for submissions off his back.
Silveiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Abbot is squirming around, avoiding Silveiro's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silveiro avoids the attempt from Abbot to control.
Silveiro controlling from mount.
Silveiro trying to control but Abbot is having none of it.
Silveiro goes for an armbar but Abbot turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Abbot.
Silveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silveiro wants to control but Abbot passes easily into half guard.
Silveiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silveiro.
Silveiro is looking for a triangle but Abbot pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kevin Silveiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silveiro regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Silveiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silveiro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Whelan (ranked 2365 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Zark Muckerberg (ranked 320 p4p, 336 weight class). Whelan comes to the cage accompanied by The Mamas & the Papas - California Dreamin'. 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Whelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zark Muckerberg!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whelan shoots in and bounces Muckerberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whelan postures up.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muckerberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Whelan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muckerberg tries to get to full guard but Whelan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whelan is working hard here to advance position.
Whelan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muckerberg is just riding it out for now. Whelan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muckerberg won't allow Whelan to pass to mount.
Muckerberg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muckerberg moves into full guard.
Muckerberg looking for a guillotine here but Whelan defends easily.
Muckerberg looking to control.
Whelan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muckerberg on the ground.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whelan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whelan trying to control the position but Muckerberg is working away.
Whelan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muckerberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whelan but great work by Muckerberg.
Whelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Muckerberg is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Whelan wants to take Muckerberg's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Muckerberg is holding on tight.
Whelan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muckerberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muckerberg is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whelan has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muckerberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muckerberg for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whelan trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muckerberg misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Muckerberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muckerberg gets caught napping as Whelan dives in and scores a takedown. Muckerberg manages to retain guard.
Whelan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whelan slips nicely into half guard.
Whelan is keen to just control but Muckerberg is a slippery customer.
Whelan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muckerberg won't allow Whelan to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whelan is looking for a kimura but Muckerberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whelan to get the leverage.
Whelan trying to control the pace.
Muckerberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whelan is working away from the top position though.
Whelan is working for a kimura but Muckerberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Muckerberg actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muckerberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
Whelan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whelan's guard.
Muckerberg trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom.
Whelan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whelan has his foot on Muckerberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muckerberg works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Whelan trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whelan can't keep his opponent in guard - Muckerberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whelan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muckerberg advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg is keen to just control but Whelan is a slippery customer.
Muckerberg prevents Whelan from improving his position.
Whelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muckerberg wants to control but Whelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muckerberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whelan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whelan's back!
Muckerberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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 Mickey Whelan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whelan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Muckerberg defends it.
Whelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Muckerberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Whelan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Muckerberg is keeping the position.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whelan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muckerberg is keeping the position for now.
Whelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muckerberg can do to turn this around?
Whelan pushes down on Muckerberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whelan is looking for a kimura here.
Whelan is working for a submission of some sort.
Whelan wants to free his trapped foot but Muckerberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muckerberg is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Muckerberg is squirming around, avoiding Whelan's attempts to control the action.
Whelan works his way to his opponent's back.
Whelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Whelan looking to break Muckerberg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Muckerberg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Whelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Whelan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Muckerberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Muckerberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan is looking to work his way around to Muckerberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Whelan controlling the position easily from mount.
Whelan wants to take Muckerberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Whelan wants to control the pace but Muckerberg is squirming around nicely.
Whelan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Muckerberg has worked his arm free - good work by Muckerberg!
Whelan is looking to take a break and control but Muckerberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muckerberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whelan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whelan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Whelan trying to control the action but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Whelan advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muckerberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Whelan is looking to advance position but Muckerberg won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muckerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whelan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muckerberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whelan uses his free foot to push down on Muckerberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muckerberg.
Whelan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Muckerberg is on top in guard.
Muckerberg looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muckerberg defends it easily.
Whelan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Muckerberg has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Whelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg advances nicely into full mount.
Whelan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whelan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Muckerberg seems to be working for a kimura but Whelan defends the submission attempt.
Whelan is looking to control Muckerberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whelan avoid being mounted?
Whelan gets full guard.
Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Whelan keeps moving.
Whelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Muckerberg stacks Whelan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Muckerberg!
Muckerberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whelan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Whelan tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whelan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muckerberg escapes and throws Whelan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muckerberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whelan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg trying to control the position but Whelan is working away.
Whelan is looking for a sweep.
Whelan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muckerberg's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Muckerberg! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Whelan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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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