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C253: Lehto vs Blank PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 380 p4p, 749 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 26 p4p, 53 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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139
20 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mendoza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corassa is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa is holding on to half guard well.
Mendoza seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corassa tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza prevents Corassa from improving his position.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Corassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corassa tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
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.
Corassa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corassa.
Mendoza trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
Corassa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Corassa keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mendoza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corassa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza thows a leg kick but Corassa checks it
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa stuffs the takedown.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendoza stalks Corassa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corassa's face. Corassa staggers backwards, shaken.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Corassa's body.
Mendoza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Corassa is working away.
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendoza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendoza controlling the position.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Corassa tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position.
Mendoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corassa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
Mendoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mendoza blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Mendoza.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa throws a quick counter head kick but Mendoza was just out of range.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Corassa avoids nicely.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mendoza jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Corassa scores with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza shoots in but Corassa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.
Mendoza takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corassa can pounce on him.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Corassa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Corassa's guard.
Corassa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Mendoza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Corassa avoids nicely.
Corassa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mendoza avoids it.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Corassa looking for a sweep. Not yet Corassa, not yet.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is in close to Corassa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Corassa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corassa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Corassa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corassa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Corassa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corassa manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Corassa's guard.
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.
Luiz Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corassa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corassa.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corassa rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Mendoza misses
and Corassa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mendoza really felt that one!
Corassa is looking to chop away at Mendoza's legs.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Corassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Corassa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza throwing shots but Corassa is blocking nicely.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corassa defending well though.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corassa to regain full guard.
Mendoza trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corassa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza misses with a double jab
and Corassa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Corassa throws a quick counter head kick but Mendoza was just out of range.
Mendoza lands a jab to Corassa's midsection.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Higgins (ranked 578 p4p, 854 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 94 p4p, 132 weight class). Haden has chosen Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins slips a straight right by Haden.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden 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.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Higgins pushes Haden off and gets back to his feet.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Higgins. Higgins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
Haden avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Haden lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Higgins with the inside leg kick.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
Jab from Higgins.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Haden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins misses the jab.
A nice side step and Haden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Higgins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Higgins tests Haden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Higgins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Haden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Haden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Haden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden needs to keep his hands up - Higgins had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Haden advances nicely into full mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Higgins is trying to stand.
Haden thowing shots but they're missing.
Higgins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haden tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Haden lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Higgins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
Haden trying to control but Higgins is having none of it.
Haden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Higgins is trying to stand up.
Haden tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Haden misses with a head shot.
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 Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Haden feints and as Higgins raises his hands in defense, Haden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Haden passes into half guard.
Haden wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
Haden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden tries to pass to full mount but Higgins defends it.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgins doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab from Higgins misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins connects with a jab.
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haden is out of range and Higgins settles back down.
Higgins misses with a leg kick
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Higgins didn't expect that.
Haden slips nicely into half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden is continuing to stall.
Higgins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Haden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
Haden takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Haden.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haden's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Haden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haden takes one to the chin there.
Haden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Higgins is defending well.
Higgins pushes Haden off looking to stand but Haden dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Higgins.
Haden swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Haden shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Higgins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haden working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Haden blocking some punches.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden lands with a light punch inside.
Haden prevents a body shot from Higgins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden lands a left hand.
Higgins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Higgins.
Haden tries for a takedown but Higgins manages to get underhooks.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haden has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chozen Gracie (ranked 1141 p4p, 663 weight class) and John Boy Walton (ranked 133 p4p, 76 weight class). Chozen Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Boy Walton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Walton tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Walton is stalking Gracie. Gracie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Walton, and it's lights out! Gracie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Boy Walton!
A relieved looking John Boy Walton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Wayne (ranked 508 p4p, 501 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 62 p4p, 61 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne lands a high kick!
 It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wayne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Wayne counters with a monster head kick that knocks Thomas out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 41 p4p, 167 weight class) and Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 5 p4p, 24 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yrkje's choice of entrance music: As Good As I Once Was. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath is looking to chop away at Yrkje's legs.
Yrkje misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magrath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yrkje checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath connects with a looping right hand.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Yrkje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje delivers a nice body kick.
Yrkje misses the shot to the body.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magrath. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
A jab from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magrath's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Magrath.
Yrkje defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yrkje walks into a left hand.
Yrkje fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yrkje is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
Yrkje misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
Yrkje lands a slapping body shot.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magrath.
Yrkje throws a chopping leg kick but Magrath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yrkje.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath scores with a nice right hand.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
enabling Yrkje to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Magrath and move into the clinch position.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Magrath misses.
Yrkje does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yrkje's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch lands to the side of Yrkje 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yrkje's sensitive parts.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Magrath misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje staying out of range there.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Yrkje's front leg but catches the back leg as Yrkje tries to avoid it.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yrkje drives through and clinches with Magrath against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yrkje.
Magrath tries to circle away but Yrkje has him pinned against the cage.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yrkje! But no joy.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with an outside leg kick.
Magrath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Magrath - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yrkje takes one to the chin there.
Yrkje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Yrkje's legs.
Yrkje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Magrath throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Yrkje throws a wild body kick that Magrath sees coming a mile off.
Magrath tries to work over Yrkje's front leg with a kick but Yrkje checks it.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath misses with a shot to the body
and Yrkje counters with an outside leg kick.
Yrkje instigates a clinch.
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 Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magrath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magrath throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Magrath misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Magrath slips a straight right by Yrkje.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yrkje was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yrkje's sensitive parts.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Magrath and move into the clinch position.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yrkje looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yrkje checks a leg kick nicely.
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yrkje drives through and clinches with Magrath against the cage.
Magrath dodges an elbow strike from Yrkje.
Magrath is trying to push Yrkje away but Yrkje has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magrath misses with a body punch.
Magrath is trying to push Yrkje away but Yrkje has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yrkje has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magrath uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yrkje holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath wanted to stand there but Yrkje had control of the position.
Yrkje looking for a sweep. Not yet Yrkje, not yet.
Yrkje is pulling down on Magrath's head. It's preventing any offense from Magrath, at least for the moment.
Yrkje lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yrkje sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magrath's guard.
Magrath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yrkje looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yrkje is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yrkje on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magrath misses the jab.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Magrath sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Magrath avoids it this time.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Yrkje coming out on top.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Magrath is having none of it.
Yrkje misses with a wild combination.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Yrkje. Those never looked like landing.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yrkje delivers a nice body kick.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Magrath is having none of it.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Magrath off balance momentarily.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Yrkje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yrkje takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magrath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yrkje.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Yrkje blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yrkje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Yrkje doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Magrath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magrath misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Yrkje moves into the clinch successfully.
Magrath takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magrath wants to get back to striking at distance but Yrkje won't allow it.
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
Yrkje throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yrkje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yrkje wants to slow Magrath down by chopping away at his legs.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magrath with a nice cross.
Magrath defending well as Yrkje loads up on a big left hand.
Yrkje takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yrkje keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yrkje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magrath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magrath throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Yrkje blocks the leg kick.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magrath misses with a hook
and Yrkje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magrath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yrkje pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Yrkje finds it's target.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Yrkje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magrath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yrkje.
Yrkje fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magrath throws a good cross that connects.
Yrkje's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Keith Yrkje.
I think Magrath 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
An out of breath Jaxon Magrath thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 243 p4p, 225 weight class) and Parta Matti (ranked 32 p4p, 27 weight class). Amir comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs. Matti has chosen Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Matti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matti counters with a right hand to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matti - that will leave a mark!
Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amir is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matti.
Matti misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Amir.
Matti checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matti.
Matti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matti connects with a body shot that sends Amir's belly button to the back.
Matti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Amir misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amir is looking to clinch but Matti is avoiding it.
Matti throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem.
Matti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matti digs a good body shot into Amir's ribs.
Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Amir is breathing heavily.
Amir throws a low kick but Matti avoids it.
A big right from Amir misses.
Matti throws a body shot but no joy.
Amir moves out of range of the body kick.
Parta Matti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matti just misses with a punch to the body.
Matti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Amir takes a step back to recover.
Amir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amir tries to clinch but Matti is having none of it.
Matti connects with a body shot.
Matti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amir at a distance.
Amir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matti connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Amir misses the jab.
Matti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Matti.
Matti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matti stalling against the cage.
Matti misses with a punch on the inside.
Amir can't find room to land a body shot as Matti controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Amir.
A nice left hand lands by Matti.
Amir misses with a body punch.
Matti blocks a body shot from Amir.
Matti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amir backwards.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Matti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir tries to keep at a distance but Matti has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matti misses with a body punch.
Matti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Matti controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matti.
Amir tries a body shot but Matti blocks it.
Matti effectively controlling the action here.
Matti scores with a shot to the side of Amir's head.
Matti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matti prevents a body shot from Amir.
Matti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow.
Matti lands with a light punch inside.
Amir lands an uppercut.
Amir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matti pushes Amir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Matti.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Matti has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matti pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Matti.
Matti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matti lands a body shot.
Amir tries to pull guard but Matti holds him up against the cage and eventually Amir drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Amir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amir tries to pull guard but Matti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matti stalling in the clinch.
Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Matti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matti.
Matti lands a hook that snaps the head of Amir backwards.
Good body shot from Matti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matti misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Matti.
Matti cracks Amir with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Matti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parta Matti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matti cracks Amir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amir to stand back up!
 Amir is rocked!
BAM! Matti delivers a spinning backfist that drops Amir like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Parta Matti!
In his post fight interview, Parta Matti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gothic Line (ranked 257 p4p, 262 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 34 p4p, 37 weight class). Olsen has chosen Tubthumping by Chumbawamba as his entrance music. Gothic Line has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gothic Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen slips a jab from Line.
Olsen cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Line avoids the body shot from Olsen.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Line is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line thinks about countering with a head kick.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Olsen catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olsen connects with a looping right hand.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olsen misses the jab.
Olsen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line avoids a kick to the body.
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsen cracks Line with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olsen scores with a body shot.
Olsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Line had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Olsen is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gothic Line!
After winning the bout, Gothic Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kjetil Olsen had this to say: 'Owie!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 129 p4p, 251 weight class) and Principo Adam (ranked 20 p4p, 34 weight class). Matsuda comes into the arena with Gojira - Another World blaring out of the sound system. Adam has chosen Dona Eis Requiem as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Adam gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Adam manages to retain guard.
Matsuda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adam holds on and takes a little breather.
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Matsuda chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adam trying to control the position.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.
Adam working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Adam pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuda landing some decent shots from guard.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.
Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Matsuda there.
Adam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsuda connects with a couple of short punches.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adam's head.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Adam looking to control.
Adam pulls Matsuda in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsuda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matsuda is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
Matsuda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Adam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam moves into full guard.
Matsuda is working Adam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsuda pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsuda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuda working Adam over with strikes.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matsuda is thwarting Adam's attempts to control the position.
Matsuda prevents Adam from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Matsuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda prevents Adam from improving his position.
Adam is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Adam is trying to control but can't.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsuda throws a strike but Adam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A left lands for Adam.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adam cracks Matsuda with a good jab.
Adam leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Adam manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuda defends it nicely.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Adam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adam.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adam misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Adam. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adam tries to sprawl but Matsuda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adam moves into full guard.
Matsuda is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuda trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Matsuda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matsuda trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuda seems unphased.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuda doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
A jab from Adam misses.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda advances to half guard.
Matsuda works his way into side control.
Adam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matsuda connects with a decent elbow.
Matsuda working away.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuda 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanaka Matsuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 131 p4p, 106 weight class) and Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 14 p4p, 10 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WANTED. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marley.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marley misses the body punch
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inhanamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marley. That one must have hurt.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Marley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with Inhanamoto's head.
It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Inhanamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
Marley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marley sends Inhanamoto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Inhanamoto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
A low kick from Inhanamoto is predictable there
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Marley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inhanamoto throws a counter combo.
Marley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Inhanamoto's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Inhanamoto tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Inhanamoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Inhanamoto throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and Inhanamoto only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley thumps Inhanamoto with a low kick.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Inhanamoto 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley misses with a kick to the body
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto counters with a flying knee that drops Marley! Inhanamoto dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
A very excited looking Giro Inhanamoto 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charon Lehto (ranked 7 p4p, 91 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 1 p4p, 9 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto throws a body punch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blank with a poor takedown
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Blank throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lehto misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto scores with a jab to the body.
Blank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehto counters with an inside leg kick.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Blank takes one to the side of the head.
Blank misses with a takedown attempt - Lehto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blank staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Blank misses with a jab to the body
and Lehto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank cracks Lehto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blank throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 shoots and misses
and Lehto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
Blank scores with a jab.
Lehto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lehto throws a jab when Blank was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehto with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Blank blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
Blank lands a nice shot that snaps Lehto's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto throws the left hand but Blank avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto throws a lazy head kick
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Blank misses
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blank can do to turn this around?
Blank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lehto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lehto backs off Blank throws a huge counter combo but Lehto manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto takes one to the chin there.
Lehto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank moves away from the strike by Lehto.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charon Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lehto misses.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Lehto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lehto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Blank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank lands with a straight right. Lehto didn't see that one coming.
Blank slips under a jab from Lehto.
A right-left combo lands from Lehto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto scores with a body shot.
Charon Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lehto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank lands with a right hand.
It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
Blank scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blank fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank works the jab nicely.
Lehto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehto tries to avoid it but Blank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehto to the ground. Lehto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLehto.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Blank stuns Lehto with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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 Charon Lehto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Lehto. Beautiful body shot.
Lehto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lehto misses with an uppercut.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehto.
Jab, jab by Blank - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehto.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank scores with a jab.
Blank throws out a powerful jab.
Lehto tries to score with a low kick but Blank moves his leg out of the way.
Blank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Lehto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blank shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehto tries to sprawl out of it but Blank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lehto lands a nice shot that snaps Blank's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank shoots for a takedown but Lehto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Lehto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank cracks Lehto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Blank.
Blank goes for a double leg but Lehto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lehto continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto misses with a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Lehto has knocked Blank down with a huge combo! Lehto steps away and waves a wobbly Blank back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charon Lehto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charon Lehto'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.
Blank misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
Lehto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto lands with a nice body punch.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehto.
Lehto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
Lehto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blank slips a jab from Lehto.
Blank misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Blank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Lehto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto moves forwards but Blank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blank cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Blank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blank is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Blank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lehto on the side of the head.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Blank off balance momentarily.
Lehto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blank! But no joy.
Blank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lehto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Lehto's head but Lehto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blank cracks a nice hook into Lehto's ribs.
Lehto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehto wants it to stay on the feet.
Lehto throws a big counter combination but Blank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto misses with a left hand
and Blank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blank misses with a body shot
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lehto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lehto scrambles back to his feet.
Blank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lehto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Charon Lehto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 left lands for Blank.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lehto lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehto slips a jab from Blank.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a double jab.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lehto is looking to wear down Blank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blank throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Lehto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Lehto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehto wants it to stay on the feet.
Blank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLehto.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
Blank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehto. Lehto obviously looking to wear him down.
Lehto slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehto misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehto takes one to the chin there.
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehto is looking to score with low kicks.
Lehto slips under a jab from Blank.
Lehto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
As Blank looks to move away, Lehto throws a big counter combo but Blank just gets out of the way.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto throws a leg kick
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab.
Blank has his takedown stuffed
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto thuds a left hand into Blank's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charon Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto retains his heavyweight title!
Charon Lehto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.
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energy
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hype
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