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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 1732 p4p, 928 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 118 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto looks to throw a body kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aalto lands a two punch combo.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aalto slips under a jab.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Aalto lands with a nice body punch.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Aalto's body. Aalto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez motions for Aalto to come forward. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Aalto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aalto throws a solid leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Aalto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto is looking to wear down Jurgensen Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aalto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Aalto connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Aalto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Aalto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
A nice side step and Jurgensen Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jurgensen Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Aalto misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Aalto only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Jurgensen Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aalto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Aalto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Aalto misses with a combination
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aalto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aalto throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Aalto counters with a series of strikes. Jurgensen Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto lands a high kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aalto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aalto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto misses the body punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Jurgensen Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jurgensen Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto wants to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aalto is out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez settles back down.
Aalto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Aalto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aalto throws the kick towards the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Aalto throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Aalto moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to chop away at Aalto's legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Aalto moves out of range easily.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
Aalto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez 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. And we move into the final round!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Aalto's head back.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aalto scores with a shot to the body.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Jurgensen Sanchez lands.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Aalto slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto misses with a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right hand that Aalto ducks under and follows up with a left that Aalto also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Aalto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Aalto moves out of range easily.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto misses the jab.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto jabs at Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto lands a jab.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aalto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Aalto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aalto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Aalto lands a jab to Jurgensen Sanchez's midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Aalto avoids it well.
Aalto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aalto misses with a jab to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Aalto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Aalto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
 It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aalto tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Jurgensen Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
Aalto tries to move into range but Jurgensen Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anurak Bualuang (ranked 720 p4p, 787 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 49 p4p, 57 weight class). Anurak Bualuang 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anurak Bualuang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bualuang misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Bualuang's head but Bualuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Bualuang throws a combination that misses
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bualuang lands with an uppercut that bounces Corassa off the cage and back into range.
Bualuang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corassa avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Corassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Bualuang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bualuang needs to keep his hands up - Corassa had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bualuang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anurak Bualuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Bualuang.
Bualuang shoots and misses
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
It looked like Bualuang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bualuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corassa pinned against the cage. Corassa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Bualuang's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bualuang has his takedown stuffed
and Corassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang closes the distance and pushes Corassa back into the cage.
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
Bualuang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bualuang moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Bualuang instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bualuang backwards.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bualuang controls his hands.
Bualuang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corassa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bualuang misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bualuang working hard to break the clinch.
Bualuang pulls guard.
Corassa looking to pass the guard.
Bualuang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bualuang is working an open guard so Corassa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bualuang shoots and misses
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Bualuang controls the action.
Bualuang looking for a takedown.
Bualuang tries to stall but Corassa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corassa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang fails with a takedown attempt.
Corassa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bualuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corassa defends it nicely.
Corassa tries to sprawl but Bualuang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bualuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corassa circles away quickly and effectively.
Bualuang misses with a takedown
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Bualuang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corassa manages to circle out of the way.
Bualuang instigates a clinch.
Corassa working aggressively here.
Corassa presses Bualuang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corassa working aggressively here.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bualuang controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa gets underhooks to prevent Bualuang's takedown attempt.
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Bualuang wants to clinch up but Corassa keeps it at a distance.
Bualuang fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anurak Bualuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bualuang thinking.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bualuang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bualuang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corassa as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bualuang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Bualuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corassa counters with an outside leg kick.
Bualuang dives in and grabs Corassa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corassa pushes down on Bualuang's head and hops out.
Bualuang fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Bualuang misses
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch but Corassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Corassa.
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 looking to score with low kicks.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Bualuang.
Bualuang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bualuang takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bualuang.
Corassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bualuang with a body shot.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bualuang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bualuang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Bualuang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bualuang walks into a straight right hand from Corassa.
 Bualuang is rocked!
Bualuang looks up at the clock. Bad move! Corassa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bualuang. Corassa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Actually prepared for this guy.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andor Seres (ranked 280 p4p, 329 weight class) and D.C. Benny (ranked 37 p4p, 46 weight class). Benny has chosen D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit as his entrance music. D.C. Benny has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Seres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benny is looking to score with low kicks.
Seres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benny counters with an inside leg kick.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Benny moves out of range as Seres strikes.
Seres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benny sprawls well initially but Seres persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benny wants to control but Seres is keeping busy.
Benny is looking for a sweep. Seres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benny is trying to maintain the position but Seres is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres trying to control from half guard but Benny is working away.
Benny wants to improve his position but Seres is controlling well.
Benny controlling the position well.
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.
Benny is looking to improve his position.
Seres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benny scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seres moves away.
Seres lands with a cross.
Benny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seres finds it's way round the side to connect with Benny's head.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Seres there.
Benny throws the left hand but Seres avoids the punch easily.
Seres fails with the takedown
and Benny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seres thinking.
Seres fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benny to the ground. Seres is now in Benny's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seres has passed into half guard!
Benny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seres controlling the action here.
Benny is concentrating on defense, preventing Seres from advancing position.
Benny wants to get back to full guard but Seres has mounted him!
Benny is looking to improve his position but Seres isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benny is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Benny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seres controlling the position easily from mount.
Seres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Seres wants to control the pace but Benny is squirming around nicely.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Seres maintains control.
Seres tries to control but Benny wriggling away.
Benny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benny is trying to reverse the position but instead Seres has taken his back - oops!
Benny tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Seres lands a couple of good shots and Benny has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Seres is not going to allow Benny to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Seres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benny slips a jab from Seres.
Benny is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seres with a body shot.
Seres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benny can do to turn this around?
Benny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benny misses with a right hand
and Seres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seres throws a leg kick but Benny checks it.
Seres misses with an uppercut
and Benny counters with a right hand to the body.
Seres lands a nice shot that snaps Benny's head back.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Seres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benny gets caught flat footed, as Seres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Seres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seres postures up.
Seres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seres has managed to get both his arms back between Benny's legs - danger averted.
Benny controls Seres momentarily but Seres frees himself.
Benny pulls Seres in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny controls Seres momentarily but Seres frees himself.
Benny throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seres escapes and throws Benny's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Seres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benny tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Seres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Benny tries to lock up and control but Seres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benny keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny wants to hold on but Seres pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benny is trying desperately to improve position.
Benny wants to hold on but Seres pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Seres controlling from the full mount.
Benny tries to improve his position but instead Seres has taken his back!
Seres is hanging on to Benny's back as he tries to escape.
Benny is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Seres.
Benny trying to control the action but Seres just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Benny right now.
Benny tries to escape the position.
Benny trying to control the action but Seres just sinks the hooks in.
Seres biding his time, looking for the opening.
Benny trying to control the hands but Seres won't let him.
Seres working for a choke but Benny is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seres trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Benny holding on to Seres's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Andor Seres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benny trying to control the hands but Seres won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seres is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Benny up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Seres dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Benny.
Andor Seres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seres connects with a right hand. Benny shakes it off.
Seres tries to clinch up
and Benny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seres.
Benny misses with a kick to the body
and Seres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benny is fending him off so far but Seres persists. Nope, Benny circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Seres misses its intended target.
D.C. Benny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Benny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Benny.
Seres cracks Benny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny throws a leg kick but Seres moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seres.
It looked like Seres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benny slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Benny - just one landing.
Benny blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Benny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny is looking to slow Seres down with leg kicks.
Seres connects with a jab.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seres throws a hook but Benny blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seres or perhaps it was just good defense by Benny, which made it look bad.
Seres shoots in for a double leg but Benny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Seres with that takedown attempt.
Benny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Seres is predictable there
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seres back to the cage. Benny follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Benny slips the punch.
Seres throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Benny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Benny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seres misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Seres.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Benny avoids the body shot from Seres.
Benny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seres is out of range.
Benny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seres was well out of range. Poor timing from Benny.
D.C. Benny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benny.
Benny jabs Seres right on the nose. Seres blinks but takes it well.
Benny motions for Seres to come forward. Benny throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seres slips a jab from Benny.
Benny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Seres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seres scores with a punch to the head.
Benny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seres throws a right hand that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benny scores with a nice head shot.
Benny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Seres blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Seres saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny throws a hook to the side of Seres's head but Seres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benny's hands.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Seres counters with a stiff right hand.
Seres defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Benny lands with a right hand.
Benny throws a front kick that sends Seres stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Seres.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Seres is out of range.
Seres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Seres misses.
Seres lands with a right hand.
Benny throws a jab but it's blocked by Seres.
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Seres.
Benny slips a jab from Seres.
And that's the end of the fight!
D.C. Benny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seres 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Seres!
A very excited looking Andor Seres 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 267 p4p, 476 weight class) and Julian Avila (ranked 35 p4p, 68 weight class). Yrkje comes to the cage accompanied by As Good As I Once Was. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yrkje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yrkje on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yrkje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Yrkje scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yrkje.
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!
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch but Avila improves position.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yrkje in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yrkje blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Avila.
Yrkje is breathing heavily.
Avila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Yrkje controls his hands.
Avila lands a right hand.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila is leaning against Yrkje and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Yrkje controls the action.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Yrkje blocks it.
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje fails to pull guard.
Yrkje misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avila.
Yrkje tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avila scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yrkje lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Yrkje's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yrkje is rocked!
Avila landing knees to the body.
Oh Yrkje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avila throws a big uppercut that drops Yrkje! More strikes from Avila and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yrkje lies dazed against the cage as Avila celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 410 p4p, 396 weight class) and Malcolm Rivera (ranked 48 p4p, 45 weight class). Rivera has chosen BAD COMPANY as his entrance music. Malcolm Rivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giro Inhanamoto's chin.
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
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 takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inhanamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.
Inhanamoto connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Inhanamoto. Rivera shrugs it off though.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Rivera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Inhanamoto misses
and Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Inhanamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera working Inhanamoto over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Inhanamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Inhanamoto toppling to the canvas! Inhanamoto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!
Inhanamoto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivera.
Rivera moves out of range as Inhanamoto throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a lazy body kick
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
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 Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto'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.
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto digs a good hook to Rivera's body.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Inhanamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
And Rivera responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivera. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera is looking for the big counter here.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera 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 Rivera finish him?
Oh Inhanamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rivera doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Inhanamoto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Inhanamoto's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera 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 Tony Viikinki (ranked 387 p4p, 651 weight class) and Ghost Chai (ranked 44 p4p, 77 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai scores with a body shot.
A big left from Chai misses.
Viikinki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viikinki is looking to counter punch.
Viikinki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Viikinki counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Viikinki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Viikinki backpedaling.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viikinki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viikinki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Chai throws a combination. Viikinki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Viikinki takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Viikinki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viikinki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikinki.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viikinki. That did some damage!
Chai misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikinki moves out of range of the strikes.
Viikinki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viikinki lands a slapping body shot.
Chai moves away from the strike by Viikinki.
Ghost Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai lands a nice hook to Viikinki's body. Viikinki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki avoids the head kick by Chai.
Viikinki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viikinki blocks a jab.
Viikinki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viikinki loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai looks for the body kick but Viikinki saw that one coming.
Chai takes a swing at Viikinki's ribcage but misses.
Viikinki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Viikinki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
That kick from Chai tenderised Viikinki's leg. Viikinki is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chai throws a head kick but Viikinki moves out of range.
Chai misses with a hook. Viikinki ducked under it nicely.
Viikinki takes one on the button.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Viikinki.
Viikinki throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viikinki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai punishes Viikinki's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Viikinki's front leg but catches the back leg as Viikinki tries to avoid it.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghost Chai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viikinki moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viikinki doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viikinki checks a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Viikinki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Viikinki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Viikinki is able to avoid easily.
Viikinki tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikinki tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viikinki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikinki.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viikinki throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Viikinki.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viikinki misses the jab.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viikinki.
A little feinted left hand from Viikinki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viikinki jabs at Chai's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Chai misses.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viikinki has time to react.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Viikinki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viikinki is looking to counter punch.
Viikinki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Viikinki misses its target.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.
Viikinki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai thuds a left hand into Viikinki's body.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Viikinki backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Viikinki manages to avoid it all.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai is looking to chop away at Viikinki's legs.
A quick step to the side and Viikinki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viikinki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Viikinki.
 Chai is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Viikinki throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws a hook but Viikinki blocks it.
Chai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Viikinki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Viikinki!
A pretty intense looking Tony Viikinki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Helix (ranked 124 p4p, 732 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 11 p4p, 52 weight class). Bryce Helix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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15 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix lands with a cross.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Helix slips the punch.
As Jackson backs away, Helix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Helix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helix defends it well.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Helix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Helix sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Helix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Helix gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Helix's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helix looking for a sweep. Not yet Helix, not yet.
Helix controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.
Helix managing to control the position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helix's head.
Helix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Helix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Helix uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jackson working over Helix with some ground and pound. Helix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Helix dodges it nicely.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helix is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helix avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helix taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helix is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Jackson wants to sweep but Helix has passed to side control!
Check out the look on Helix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helix lands a nice short elbow.
Helix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helix has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Helix misses its intended target.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Helix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Helix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson scores with a jab. Helix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Helix seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helix.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Helix wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Helix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson working Helix over with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Helix's head.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helix is on top in guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helix wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Helix's hands, connecting with Helix's forehead.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Helix's hands, connecting with Helix's forehead.
Jackson winds up and cracks Helix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helix wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Helix's head.
Jackson throwing shots but Helix is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Helix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying to improve his position.
Jackson throwing strikes but Helix manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Helix taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Helix has control of the leg.
Jackson keeping hold of Helix's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Helix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to Helix's midsection.
Helix scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Helix.
Nick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Helix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson thumps Helix with a low kick.
Helix looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Helix drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Helix slips an elbow through the middle.
Helix stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Helix distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson won't allow Helix to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Helix to sweep him here.
Jackson pushes down on Helix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Helix has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helix gets full guard.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson seems keen to control Helix's posture.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson controls Helix momentarily but Helix frees himself.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Helix controlling him for the moment.
Helix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Helix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Helix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helix slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Helix throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson pushes Helix away with a front kick.
Helix misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryce Helix.
Well Jackson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
An out of breath Nick Jackson 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 Gothic Line (ranked 212 p4p, 326 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 26 p4p, 37 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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243
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238
28 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 34 - 19 - 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 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Wayne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line ducks straight into an uppercut from Wayne and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Line manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Line has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture.
Wayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Line takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Line throws a counter high kick but Wayne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses with a hook
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Line avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wayne misses with a double jab
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wayne! Line lets Wayne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The cut above Anthony Wayne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Line gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Wayne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Anthony Wayne had this to say: 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 164 p4p, 237 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 18 p4p, 30 weight class). Olsen comes into the arena with Tubthumping by Chumbawamba blaring out of the sound system. Derrick Thomas 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 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas throws a right hand that Olsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Olsen also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses the jab.
Olsen lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas 's head back.
Olsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomas s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
It appears Olsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Olsen checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas clinches up with Olsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas .
Thomas throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Olsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Olsen connects with the punch.
Olsen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Thomas 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Thomas 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
Our winner, Kjetil Olsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 3 p4p, 29 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kreischer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone. Marley has chosen WANTED as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley throws a fast counter high kick but Kreischer manages to duck under it in time.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kreischer checks it well.
Kreischer swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marley counter with a right hand.
It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
A big left from Marley misses.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Marley.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kreischer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Marley's head back.
Kreischer moves away from the strike by Marley.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Kreischer looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreischer.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Kreischer toppling to the canvas! Kreischer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
Kreischer throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Marley moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreischer wants to clinch.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreischer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Ezekiel Marley's cut even more.
Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreischer tries to clinch
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Kreischer 's knee.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Kreischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kreischer is rocked!
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Marley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kreischer! Marley lets Kreischer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Kreischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kreischer takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Marley sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kreischer bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ezekiel Marley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.
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