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C238: Marciano vs Man III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 2549 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Hakeem Adderley (ranked 334 p4p, 308 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by O Canada. Adderley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Genesis. 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 - 13 - 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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Adderley!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderley lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Adderley pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adderley.
Adderley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierre.
Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Adderley misses the shot to the body.
Pierre avoids a kick to the body.
Pierre misses with a double jab
and Adderley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Pierre - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre throws a right hand that Adderley ducks under and follows up with a left that Adderley also avoids with ease.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Pierre blocks a jab.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adderley prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adderley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adderley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adderley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adderley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Adderley blocks nicely.
Adderley wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Adderley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adderley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre stops Adderley from standing up.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adderley wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Adderley wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position.
Adderley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adderley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adderley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adderley's head.
Pierre prevents Adderley from getting back to his feet.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adderley's head.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adderley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre stops Adderley from standing up.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pierre is working Adderley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Adderley has wrist control.
Adderley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre prevents Adderley from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adderley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adderley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adderley circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierre moves to clinch but Adderley breaks away
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre has Adderley up against the cage in a clinch.
Adderley pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adderley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
Adderley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
George Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pierre works over Adderley with some ground and pound from guard.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adderley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Pierre works over Adderley with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderley wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adderley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adderley wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Adderley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Adderley!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adderley is controlling him.
Adderley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Adderley isn't so interested in that idea.
Adderley wants to stand and escape but instead Pierre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Adderley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adderley can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adderley wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierre is working Adderley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pierre is working Adderley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adderley is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Adderley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adderley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Adderley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adderley is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Pierre distracts Adderley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierre dives in and grabs Adderley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adderley pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.
Pierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Pierre scores with a nice head shot.
Adderley stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierre. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Adderley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adderley scores with a shot to the body.
Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adderley defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adderley throws out the jab.
Pierre misses the jab.
Adderley lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre misses the body punch
and Adderley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adderley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adderley throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Adderley saw that one coming.
Pierre tries to clinch up but Adderley circles away and keeps his distance.
Adderley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Adderley.
Pierre closes the distance but Adderley moves to the side
and Adderley counters with a head kick. That will keep Pierre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Adderley sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pierre tries to move into range but Adderley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adderley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierre clinches up with Adderley and pushes him back against the cage.
Adderley jumps guard and drags Pierre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Adderley is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Adderley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Adderley!
Adderley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pierre's guard.
Hakeem Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Adderley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Adderley throws an elbow that misses. Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adderley's guard. Nice move by Pierre!
Adderley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pierre 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre postures up in Adderley's guard and throws a big left but Adderley blocks it.
Pierre won't allow Adderley to get back to his feet.
Adderley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Adderley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Adderley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
George Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 1729 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Ethan Hawk (ranked 235 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov wants to slow Hawk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk counters with a head kick that drops Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hawk avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Hawk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Hawk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Hawk has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Hawk's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
 It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Magomedov.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hawk cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Hawk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov looks to throw a body kick
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawk 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.
Hawk moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Jab by Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawk takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, 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.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 922 p4p, 1224 weight class) and Zee Land (ranked 123 p4p, 163 weight class). Land is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 16 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Land throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Rome down.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Rome.
Decent striking displayed by Land there.
Land throws a head kick that misses.
Land tries a head kick but it misses.
Rome checks a leg kick.
Land throws a leg kick
and Rome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Land catches Rome right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Land.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Land tries a low kick but Rome avoids it.
Rome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Rome's front leg but catches the back leg as Rome tries to avoid it.
Land plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been hearing reports that Rome has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Land throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land walks into a stiff left hand from Rome.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land connects with a solid leg kick.
Land lands with a shot to the body.
Rome checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zee Land is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Rome.
Land scores with the left hand. Rome knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Land.
Land connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Land finds it's way round the side to connect with Rome's head.
Land lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Land. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Land as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Land.
Land stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Land wants it to stay on the feet.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Rome's front leg but catches the back leg as Rome tries to avoid it.
Land tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome slips under a jab from Land.
Land is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Rome's front leg but catches the back leg as Rome tries to avoid it.
Rome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Land has managed to free his arm - good work.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land won't allow Rome to pass to mount.
Rome uses his free foot to push down on Land's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Land.
Rome prevents Land from getting the reversal.
Rome goes for an armbar but Land turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Land.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Land trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Land trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome is looking for a triangle but Land pushes his legs off easily.
Land wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Land is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome has an active guard here but Land has managed to pass into half guard.
Rome trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Land manages to pass to mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Land working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rome regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rome works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Land keeps the fight on the outside.
Land stuffs the takedown.
Land feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Land. Beautiful body shot.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Land misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rome or perhaps it was just good defense by Land, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land connects with an inside leg kick.
Rome gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Land scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Land has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Land connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rome scrambles back to his feet.
Rome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Land connects with a body shot that sends Rome's belly button to the back.
Rome avoids the head kick by Land.
Land dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Land throws a one two combo.
Land connects with a solid leg kick.
Rome tries a head kick but it misses.
Rome shoots in looking for a takedown. Land tries to sprawl out of it but Rome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Land manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Land sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Land throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Land throws a quick inside leg kick.
Land scores with a jab.
Rome closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rome wants to take a breather but Land is having none of it.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Land is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome is working for a submission of some sort.
Rome is looking for a kimura but Land is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome passes to full mount!
Rome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Land turns into him and now he's in Rome's guard.
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Land from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Land keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rome's head.
Rome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Land doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Land manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Land must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Land can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Land passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Land there.
Land has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Rome misses.
Rome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Land tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rome is able to avoid easily.
Rome shoots in looking for a takedown. Land tries to sprawl out of it but Rome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Land manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Land shows good takedown defense.
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into Land's guard.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome wants to control from the top but Land keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Land is retaining full guard.
Rome pushes down on Land's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Land defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land manages to get to full guard.
Land tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Land looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rome slips nicely into half guard.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Land defends the submission attempt.
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Land is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.
Rome throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land wants to improve his position but Rome is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Land does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
Rome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Land has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rome but great work by Land.
Land lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rome tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Land wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Land taking a breather here.
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Land sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Land stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
Land scoring with punches to the head and body.
Land is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Land pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Land passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zee Land.
I've got Land 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Land!
During a confident post fight interview, Zee Land thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 696 p4p, 552 weight class) and Eemeli Lampi (ranked 88 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 15 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampi is looking to slow Keji down with leg kicks.
Lampi blocks a jab.
Keji cracks Lampi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keji throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Lampi slips the punch.
Lampi throws a shot from downtown. Keji moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Keji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lampi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Keji misses.
Lampi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
and Lampi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lampi misses with a hook
and Keji counters with a nice uppercut.
Keji misses with a hook
and Lampi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Keji! Lampi lets Keji back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Keji is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lampi.
A counter left hand to the body from Keji misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji misses with the combination.
Lampi 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.
Keji misses with a series of wild punches.
Keji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
Keji throws a hook but Lampi blocks it.
Lampi moves away from the strike by Keji.
Lampi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keji misses with a left hand
and Lampi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lampi ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Lampi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Keji misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Lampi manages to avoid it.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Lampi counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi moves in close and cracks Keji with a massive right hand! Keji, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lampi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eemeli Lampi!
Our winner, Eemeli Lampi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 85 p4p, 401 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 13 p4p, 56 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Miami Vice Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
Vice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magrath pinned against the cage. Magrath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magrath.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Vice moved out of range.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Vice darts in looking for a takedown but Magrath gets double underhooks and turns Vice into the cage.
Magrath throws out a counter right but Vice avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath wants to break free but Vice has control.
Magrath gets underhooks to prevent Vice's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miami Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath tries to circle away but Vice has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Magrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magrath gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vice jumps guard and drags Magrath to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magrath controlling from the top position.
Vice is trying to keep Magrath in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vice is really struggling to control Magrath but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vice looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magrath passes into half guard.
Vice is looking to control Magrath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vice avoid being mounted?
Vice trying to get back to full guard but Magrath takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vice tries to hold on but Magrath postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magrath is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath controlling from the full mount.
Vice can't escape the position.
Vice tries to hold on but Magrath pushes him away.
Magrath content just to control the position here.
Vice working to try and regain half guard.
Magrath wants to take his opponent's back but Vice doesn't allow it.
Vice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magrath content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath avoids the attempt from Vice to control.
Magrath tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magrath avoids the attempt from Vice to control.
Vice is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vice goes for a takedown attempt but Magrath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Magrath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magrath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vice somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Magrath moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magrath throws the left hand but Vice avoids the punch easily.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath throws the left hand but Vice avoids the punch easily.
Vice darts in looking for a takedown but Magrath gets double underhooks and turns Vice into the cage.
Magrath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miami Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vice slips a straight right by Magrath.
Vice fails with the takedown
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath leaves Vice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vice slips a jab from Magrath.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice looks to clinch
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vice shoots in looking for a takedown but Magrath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magrath as he jumps to the side.
Magrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magrath lands a jab to the head.
Miami Vice's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice shoots in but no luck this time.
Magrath motions for Vice to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magrath sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vice ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vice.
Vice has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Magrath lands the left hand.
Magrath 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.
Vice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magrath is fending him off so far but Vice persists. Nope, Magrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miami Vice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magrath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magrath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vice shoots in for a takedown but Magrath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magrath jabs at Vice's body.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheers as Magrath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vice doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Magrath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vice defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Vice tries to counter with a takedown but Magrath is quick to defend against it.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Vice's front leg but catches the back leg as Vice tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vice.
It seemed like Magrath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Magrath as Vice shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vice is defended easily by Magrath.
Vice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magrath as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vice or perhaps it was just good defense by Magrath, which made it look bad.
Magrath doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miami Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magrath circles away.
Magrath thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magrath, pushing him back against the cage.
Vice wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vice fails with a takedown attempt.
Vice dives in for a single leg takedown but Magrath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magrath after a bit of a struggle.
Magrath breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice goes for a double leg but Magrath avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magrath continues to drive forward.
Vice tries to score a body lock takedown but Magrath shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vice is trying to drag Magrath to the mat but Magrath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vice pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice is trying to keep Magrath in close.
Vice throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magrath escapes and throws Vice's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Magrath is trying to get an arm triangle but Vice is defending well.
Magrath advances nicely into full mount.
Vice looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Magrath is hanging on to Vice's back as he tries to escape.
Magrath avoiding Vice 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice tries to roll but Magrath sticks to his back.
Magrath keeps control of the position easily here as Vice tries to buck him off.
Magrath's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vice can't escape the position.
Magrath slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vice tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magrath has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Talvela (ranked 419 p4p, 454 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 58 p4p, 62 weight class). Talvela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
15 - 8 - 1 |
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Talvela seems unphased.
Talvela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Talvela scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Talvela working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Monkey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Talvela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monkey struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Talvela with the ground and pound from mount.
Monkey avoids a strike by Talvela and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Talvela's guard! Fantastic escape!
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey won't allow Talvela to sweep him here.
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monkey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talvela is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
Talvela being controlled here, momentarily.
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Monkey has picked Talvela up and slammed him! Talvela can't keep hold of the triangle and Monkey manages to pass to side control!
Talvela is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Talvela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey staying calm.
Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Talvela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monkey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey trying to control the action but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monkey is continuing to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Talvela connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talvela checks a low kick from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Talvela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Talvela.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass.
Monkey controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Talvela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass.
Talvela lands a couple of digs.
That's two 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.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monkey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Talvela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monkey looking to control.
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet.
Monkey controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spider Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Talvela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Talvela can't keep his opponent in guard - Monkey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Talvela wants to get back to full guard.
Talvela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela is trying to keep Monkey in close.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Monkey tries to clinch there but Talvela circles away.
Talvela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey 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.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Talvela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monkey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela has Monkey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Talvela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Monkey tumbling to the mat - Talvela dives into Monkey's guard.
Paavo Talvela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey 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.
Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Talvela being controlled here, momentarily.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
Talvela wants to improve his position but instead Monkey has moved into half guard.
Monkey trying to mount his opponent but Talvela defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talvela trying to control but Monkey postures up.
Talvela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monkey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Talvela trying to control here.
Talvela actively working from the bottom here.
Monkey is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is pressing down on Talvela's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talvela is holding on for now.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Monkey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monkey is trying to control the action in half guard but Talvela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talvela. That did some damage!
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Talvela takes a step back to recover.
Talvela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monkey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Monkey tries to bench press Talvela off him but Talvela keeps the position.
Talvela scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monkey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Talvela.
Monkey is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Talvela is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Talvela throws some wild stikes that Monkey manages to avoid easily.
Talvela trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spider Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Paavo Talvela.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Talvela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 137 p4p, 565 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 12 p4p, 48 weight class). Jean Baptiste kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born on the Bayou. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto misses with the combination.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Aalto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jean Baptiste's sensitive parts.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aalto connects with a right hand. Jean Baptiste shakes it off.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
A jab from Aalto finds it's way through Jean Baptiste's defenses.
Michael Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Aalto loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Aalto.
Aalto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aalto, as that shot connected.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jean Baptiste is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aalto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Aalto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto throws a solid leg kick but Jean Baptiste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aalto.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Aalto knows he should have avoided that one.
Aalto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.
Jean Baptiste works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Aalto thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Aalto feints a counter leg kick.
Aalto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto throws the kick towards the body but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aalto.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste walks into a jab.
Aalto thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jean Baptiste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aalto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aalto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Aalto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Aalto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aalto.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto clinches up against the cage.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice uppercut.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aalto.
Aalto misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jean Baptiste.
A short right from Jean Baptiste on the inside.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto dominated that round.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aalto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Aalto - just one landing.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste lands with an overhand left.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste is looking for a counter combo.
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste lands with an overhand left.
 Aalto is rocked!
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aalto moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aalto counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste tries to sprawl but Aalto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jean Baptiste slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aalto drops back looking for a leg! Jean Baptiste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jean Baptiste manages to kick Aalto off! Aalto jumps back into Jean Baptiste's guard.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aalto postures up in Jean Baptiste's guard and throws a big left but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Jean Baptiste manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aalto manages to get himself to full guard.
Jean Baptiste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aalto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean Baptiste defends well.
Jean Baptiste wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean Baptiste defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment.
Jean Baptiste controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aalto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jean Baptiste sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aalto 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jean Baptiste trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Jean Baptiste stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aalto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jean Baptiste is one step ahead there.
Aalto is looking for a triangle here but Jean Baptiste uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jean Baptiste wants to control but Aalto is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto lands a lovely overhand right.
Jean Baptiste throws a chopping leg kick but Aalto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Aalto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Aalto.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aalto connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aalto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aalto misses with a few strikes there.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aalto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aalto misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
Aalto throws an off balance right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
Aalto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste jabs Aalto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aalto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
A big right from Aalto misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aalto.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Aalto cracks Jean Baptiste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aalto misses with a left hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aalto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can Jean Baptiste finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto walks straight into a right hand from Jean Baptiste - that's dropped him! Jean Baptiste jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Aalto from any more punishment! Aalto complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brady Jean Baptiste!
Our winner, Brady Jean Baptiste, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 102 p4p, 326 weight class) and Quebra Cranio (ranked 14 p4p, 43 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Obaminator might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Barack Obaminator 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 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Quebra Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator cracks Cranio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Cranio's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obaminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Cranio.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator tests Cranio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator dips to his left and cracks Cranio with an uppercut!
Cranio 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.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Cranio lands a nice hook to Obaminator's body. Obaminator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranio was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Cranio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
It appears Obaminator was looking to counter with a kick there.
Obaminator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cranio's hands.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Cranio misses.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.
Obaminator misses with a double jab
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Good standup being displayed there by Cranio as he connects with a hook.
Obaminator sizes up Cranio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obaminator connects with a crisp jab.
Cranio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Obaminator - just one landing.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Obaminator and Cranio goes tumbling to the canvas! Obaminator follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Cranio is rocked!
That has opened up Quebra Cranio's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Obaminator wants to work for an arm triangle but Cranio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cranio is still in real trouble! Can Obaminator finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obaminator 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.
Cranio seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranio is defending against the submission attempts here by Obaminator.
Obaminator wants to pass to mount but Cranio is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obaminator trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranio pulls Obaminator in close to prevent any damage.
Cranio keeping moving, preventing Obaminator from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cranio holds on and takes a little breather.
Cranio is continuing to stall.
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.
Cranio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obaminator is one step ahead there.
Cranio is pulling down on Obaminator's head. It's preventing any offense from Obaminator, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Obaminator throws a leg kick
and Cranio counters with a right hand to the body.
Obaminator scores with the left hand. Cranio knows he should have avoided that one.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cranio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Cranio.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cranio throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
Cranio misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranio slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Cranio misses with a hook to the body
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Quebra Cranio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
A little jabbing left from Cranio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator swinging wildly here.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cranio lands the left hand.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cranio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cranio at a distance.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator throws a big counter combination but Cranio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Cranio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obaminator doesn't seem phased though.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obaminator throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cranio moves out of range as Obaminator throws a body kick.
Obaminator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranio.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Obaminator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cranio throws a combination that misses
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of Cranio's head.
Quebra Cranio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.
Obaminator throws the kick towards the body but Cranio avoids it.
Obaminator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cranio.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Obaminator thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cranio throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Obaminator moved out of range nicely.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Obaminator throws a leg kick
and Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quebra Cranio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barack Obaminator!
After winning the bout, Barack Obaminator 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 130 p4p, 180 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 15 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma lands a really nice looking cross but Blank seems unphased.
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand.
Blank looks to land a combination. Chukwuma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Blank misses with a two punch combination.
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chukwuma under the eye.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blank misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank misses with an uppercut. Chukwuma saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank looks to land a left hand but Chukwuma moved out of range nicely.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a low kick, right behind Blank 's knee.
Blank dips to his left and cracks Chukwuma with an uppercut!
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chukwuma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blank avoids it.
Blank lands a jab.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billy Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Chukwuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chukwuma.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma slips a straight right by Blank.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blank looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Blank.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blank napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blank is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chukwuma trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chukwuma throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blank works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chukwuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank trying to control but Chukwuma postures up.
Chukwuma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blank is doing well to control the position and prevent Chukwuma from advancing to side control.
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Chukwuma is nestled in close to Blank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chukwuma throwing shots but Blank is blocking nicely.
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Chukwuma is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blank wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Chukwuma seems content to control.
Chukwuma drops an elbow to the side of Blank's head.
Blank looking for submissions off his back.
Blank is looking to control Chukwuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blank avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blank as he avoids it easily.
Blank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chukwuma takes one on the button.
Blank looks to land a left hand but Chukwuma moved out of range nicely.
Chukwuma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blank sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Chukwuma ducks down to avoid it.
Blank connects with a crisp jab.
Tinashe Chukwuma's cut is getting worse.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Chukwuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Blank avoided it.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Blank.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Blank finds it's target.
Chukwuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chukwuma drops his hands momentarily and Blank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a series of strikes that sends Blank to the canvas! Chukwuma follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Blank keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Chukwuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Chukwuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blank swivels though and keeps the full 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!
Blank keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma passes Blank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Chukwuma seems content to control.
Chukwuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Blank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank looking for submissions off his back.
Chukwuma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blank wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy.
Blank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chukwuma stalling.
Blank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chukwuma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blank trying to control here.
Blank is staying active underneath Chukwuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma attempts a counter takedown but Blank avoids it well and moves away.
Blank 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.
Blank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Blank saw that one coming.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank takes one to the chin there.
Chukwuma swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chukwuma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank dips to his left and cracks Chukwuma with an uppercut!
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chukwuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blank defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chukwuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blank keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank trying to control but Chukwuma flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Chukwuma avoiding Blank 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chukwuma's guard. Nice work there by Blank.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwuma pulls Blank in close to prevent any damage.
Blank is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
Chukwuma has Blank pulled in close to control his posture.
Blank wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blank throws a big elbow that misses.
Chukwuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chukwuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blank looking to sit in guard and control but Chukwuma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blank working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma is pushing down on Blank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blank is fighting to maintain full guard but Chukwuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blank has hold of Chukwuma's hands but Chukwuma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chukwuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blank tries to roll over but Chukwuma keeps him under control.
Chukwuma working the head and body with strikes.
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Blank trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blank to regain full guard.
Blank wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwuma throws a big elbow that misses.
Chukwuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chukwuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Chukwuma chips away with some ground and pound.
Chukwuma is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Chukwuma postures up in Blank's guard and throws a big left but Blank blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chukwuma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Marciano (ranked 9 p4p, 74 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
And Marciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Man blocks it.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man thumps Marciano with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marciano wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano slips a jab from Man.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Man misses with a hook.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Man throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano's hands.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Marciano
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Man misses.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Man.
Man digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man misses with a body shot
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Marciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man gets tackled into the cage by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man avoiding damage as Marciano throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
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 lands a shot to the body.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Man misses with some punches.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands a right hand.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a body shot.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Man misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Good body shot from Marciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with some punches.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Marciano won't allow it.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Man blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Marciano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with the head strike.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Marciano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Man misses with a body punch.
Marciano digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Man working aggressively here.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marciano obliges.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man misses with some punches.
A short left from Marciano.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short left from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Marciano.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Marciano had his way with Matrix Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marciano darts in trying to clinch
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marciano finish him?!
Man is rocked!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
A swing and a miss from Man.
As Man looks to move away, Marciano throws a big counter combo but Man just gets out of the way.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to clinch
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Man misses
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Man misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Man is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marciano clinches.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Man pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mikey Marciano 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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