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NYF Fight Night Rio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Nunes (ranked 24926 p4p, 5332 weight class) and Manny Rivera (ranked 357 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Manny Rivera has been cut.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera with the counter takedown but Nunes avoids it easily.
Nunes throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Rivera is rocked!
Nunes tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivera has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Rivera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nunes. That one must have hurt.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera thumps Nunes with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Nunes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Nunes sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Nunes avoids it this time.
Nunes lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rivera goes down and covers up as Nunes starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Nunes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Hernandez (ranked 2540 p4p, 3197 weight class) and Spenser Swagger (ranked 273 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swagger's knee momentarily.
Jab from Hernandez.
Swagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swagger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swagger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Swagger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Swagger's leg but Swagger calmly moves out of range.
Swagger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swagger is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Swagger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez pushes Swagger away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Swagger looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Swagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been told by Hernandez's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Swagger didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Swagger.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Swagger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swagger misses with a kick to the body.
Swagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez moves out of range as Swagger throws a body kick.
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Swagger's torso.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swagger doesn't seem bothered though.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Swagger.
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swagger throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Swagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez throws a leg kick which misses Swagger's front leg but catches the back leg as Swagger tries to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Swagger blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Hernandez.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Swagger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Swagger avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Swagger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swagger checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spenser Swagger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swagger moves away.
Hernandez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwagger.
Hernandez lands with a nice body kick.
Swagger misses with a looping right.
Swagger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hernandez.
An inside leg kick lands from Hernandez.
Angel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Swagger avoids it.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Swagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Swagger in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Swagger misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swagger. Hernandez shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
Swagger lands a big head kick that sends Hernandez tumbling to the mat! Swagger takes a step backwards and waves Hernandez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swagger lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Swagger misses.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Swagger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swagger misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a body kick that stops Swagger in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hernandez 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 Swagger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swagger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swagger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hernandez with a body shot.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Swagger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a nice leg kick.
Swagger throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
Despite the aggression on Swagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Swagger's knee but Swagger avoids it well.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Swagger lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Swagger moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Hernandez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swagger.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a solid body kick.
Hernandez throws a hook but Swagger blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
Swagger throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Swagger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Swagger. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
A leg kick checked by Swagger.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Hernandez tried to counter with a leg kick but Swagger avoided it.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Swagger throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swagger.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swagger in his tracks.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Spenser Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spenser Swagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spenser Swagger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Swagger misses with a body shot
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Swagger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez tries to land a leg kick but Swagger saw it coming and moves away.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Angel Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Swagger 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Swagger.
Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swagger! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez jabs Swagger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swagger counters with a body kick.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Swagger. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to work over Swagger's front leg with a kick but Swagger checks it.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swagger circles away quickly and effectively.
Swagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Swagger coming out on top.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
Swagger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
A jab from Swagger does it's job there.
Swagger avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Swagger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Swagger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swagger throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez is looking to counter with head kicks.
A combination from Swagger does no damage.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Hernandez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swagger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swagger.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swagger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez is looking to slow Swagger down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Swagger moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Swagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Swagger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swagger checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Swagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Swagger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swagger tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger is looking for the big counter here.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Swagger.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spenser Swagger.
I think Swagger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hobert Nye (ranked 2775 p4p, 3585 weight class) and Harrison Pereira (ranked 309 p4p, 385 weight class). Harrison Pereira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hobert Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pereira.
Nye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nye connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nye.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira lands a front kick.
Pereira digs a good body shot into Nye's ribs.
A combination from Nye does no damage.
Pereira tries a quick counter leg kick but Nye is wise to it.
Nye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Nye steps away.
We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Nye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Nye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nye wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nye with the inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a jab when Nye was well out of range.
Nye closes the distance and clinches up with Pereira, looking for a takedown. Nye pushes Pereira against the cage but Pereira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira connects with a leg kick.
Nye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira slips a jab from Nye.
Nye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hobert Nye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Nye throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nye throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Nye tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nye with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Nye's knee but Nye avoids it well.
Nye slips under a jab from Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nye blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nye scores with a hook.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nye is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nye wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Nye darts in and clinches Pereira up against the cage.
Nye breaks the clinch.
Nye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Nye blocks the leg kick.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Pereira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nye tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira.
Nye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure.
Nye sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nye's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Nye stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Nye saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nye as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nye counters by clinching up.
Nye prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nye closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pereira pulls Nye in close to prevent any damage.
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 Hobert Nye will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nye throws a shot to the body.
Hobert Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Nye moved out of range nicely.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Nye is out of range.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nye blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Nye takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Nye shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Nye finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nye throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pereira to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Nye sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nye is taking a breather. Pereira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nye wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Nye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pereira is positioning himself well to prevent Nye advancing to mount.
Nye is trying to control. Pereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pereira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pereira is trying to stand up here but Nye is controlling him well.
Nye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nye is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nye is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Nye sits in half guard.
Nye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nye drops an elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hobert Nye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nye is working away from the top position though.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nye content to control rather than advance.
Nye lands with a punch from half guard.
Nye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nye is really struggling to control Pereira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Pereira tries to roll over but Nye keeps him under control.
Pereira is in trouble now - Nye has advanced to mount!
Nye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nye with good strikes from the mount here!
Nye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pereira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nye moves away from the strike by Pereira.
A telegraphed right hand from Nye misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira pushes Nye away with a front kick.
Nye scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira feints and then cracks Nye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nye down.
Good standup being displayed there by Nye as he connects with a hook.
Nye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nye lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Nye breaks the clinch.
Nye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira gets caught napping as Nye dives in and scores a takedown. Pereira manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nye gets to his feet. Pereira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrison Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pereira 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 Nye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nye circles away quickly and effectively.
Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira throws a nice head kick!
Nye misses with a two punch combination.
Nye moves into the clinch.
Nye manages to break the clinch.
Nye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pereira wants to slow Nye down by chopping away at his legs.
Nye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nye misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a nice leg kick.
Nye staying out of range there.
A jab from Nye does it's job there.
Nye dives in for a single leg takedown but Pereira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nye breaks the clinch.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira defending well as Nye loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Nye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira throws a head kick that Nye semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harrison Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nye throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nye goes for a double leg but Pereira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pereira continues to drive forward.
Nye blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Nye.
Harrison Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Nye with a nice calf kick.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hobert Nye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nye is looking to counter punch.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Nye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nye.
Nye checks a leg kick.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nye.
Nye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hobert Nye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nye staying out of range there.
Nye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harrison Pereira.
I think Nye 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 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hobert Nye!
After winning the bout, Hobert Nye thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilkinson (ranked 3042 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Marco Jansen (ranked 335 p4p, 287 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Eminence front. Josh Wilkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Jansen !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen connects with a body shot.
Jansen 's coach down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jansen 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jansen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilkinson's hands.
 It looks like Josh Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen scores with a punch to the head.
Wilkinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilkinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jansen defends well and Wilkinson ends up having to push Jansen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jansen .
Jansen stalling in the clinch.
Jansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Come on Jansen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Jansen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen lands a body shot.
Jansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
A hook to the body from Jansen .
Jansen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jansen .
Jansen 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from Jansen .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jansen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jansen digs a right hand underneath Wilkinson's ribcage. Wilkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansen leaning against his opponent.
Jansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilkinson is rocked!
Jansen fakes the body blow, causing Wilkinson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wilkinson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Jansen !
A victorious Marco Jansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Oliveira (ranked 2210 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Luc Taker (ranked 163 p4p, 282 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luc Taker!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker blocks the body kick.
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Taker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Taker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taker somewhat.
Oliveira tries to land a body kick
and Taker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
What's Oliveira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Taker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira is not content to let Taker control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Taker drags him back down.
Taker trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taker moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oliveira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taker. What's that going to do exactly?
Taker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliveira because Taker loaded up on that one.
Oliveira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taker content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker working the ground and pound effectively.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Taker has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Taker is having none of it.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Taker scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taker avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Taker tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
And Oliveira counters with a quick kick to the body but Taker blocks it.
Luc Taker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliveira.
Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Taker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Oliveira misses with a body kick.
Taker moves out of range of the body kick.
Taker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oliveira.
Jackson Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Oliveira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Taker's body.
Oliveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliveira punishes Taker's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a push kick.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira throws a push kick but Taker slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Taker avoids them all with ease.
Taker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taker avoids it.
Taker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliveira.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oliveira!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Taker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Luc Taker has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira cracks Taker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliveira finish him?
Taker is rocked!
Taker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taker is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliveira. Taker shrugs it off though.
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira steps in with a hook that catches Taker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Oliveira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira!
Jackson Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Galvan (ranked 2678 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Yargon Juuj (ranked 291 p4p, 329 weight class). Arturo Galvan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230
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Excellent 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Galvan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yargon Juuj!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juuj misses with a double jab.
Juuj misses with a wild combination.
Galvan is looking to counter punch.
Galvan misses with a straight right.
Oooooh!!! Juuj has knocked Galvan down with a huge combo! Juuj steps away and waves a wobbly Galvan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Arturo Galvan has been cut.
Galvan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galvan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juuj.
Galvan throws a big counter combination but Juuj scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juuj staying out of range there.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Galvan moves out of range.
Galvan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Juuj fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Galvan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galvan avoids the body shot from Juuj.
Juuj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juuj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Juuj does no damage.
Galvan throws a head kick that misses.
Juuj swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Juuj misses.
Galvan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Juuj tries to get set, Galvan tries to push him back and clinch up but Juuj manages to avoid the attempt.
Juuj drops Galvan with a beautiful combination! Galvan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Juuj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Galvan slips a jab and a cross from Juuj.
Juuj misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juuj misses with a wild combination.
Galvan throws a quick counter head kick but Juuj was just out of range.
Juuj scores with a hook.
Galvan slips a jab from Juuj.
Galvan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Galvan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvan ducks under a wild hook from Juuj.
Juuj wobbles Galvan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Juuj dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Galvan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 1985 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Daniel Burton (ranked 148 p4p, 171 weight class). Daniel Burton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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156
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Burton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton misses with a double jab
and Araujo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Araujo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burton working aggressively here.
Araujo blocks an uppercut.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Burton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been hearing reports that Araujo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Araujo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage.
Burton breaks the clinch.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Burton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo is looking to counter punch.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton is looking to clinch.
Araujo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo is trying to control. Burton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Araujo trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araujo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burton!
Araujo prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Araujo looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Araujo has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Araujo looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Burton is controlling his hands well.
Araujo gets his hands free as Burton looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Araujo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Araujo scores with a takedown into Burton's guard.
Araujo trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Burton working a defensive guard here.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burton can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo is stalling here. Burton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Araujo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Araujo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burton wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Burton is just content to waste time from the top position. Araujo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burton is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo pulls Burton in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Araujo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burton jabs at Araujo's body.
Burton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Burton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo has hold of Burton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Araujo cranks the arm and Burton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 1053 p4p, 1552 weight class) and Kaiden Walsh (ranked 147 p4p, 197 weight class). Blackwater comes to the cage accompanied by A$AP Rocky - Everyday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiden Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walsh blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Blackwater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walsh doesn't seem phased though.
Blackwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwater moves out of range as Walsh strikes.
Blackwater tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackwater counters with a nice body shot.
Walsh misses with a straight left.
Blackwater misses with a hook. Walsh ducked under it nicely.
Walsh lands a nice shot that snaps Blackwater's head back.
Blackwater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater scores with a shot to the body.
Blackwater throws a body kick that misses.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blackwater cracks Walsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh looks to land a right hand but Blackwater moved out of range.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackwater defending well as Walsh loads up on a big left hand.
Walsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blackwater looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Walsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackwater.
Blackwater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blackwater.
Blackwater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walsh in his tracks.
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Blackwater throws a wild body kick that Walsh sees coming a mile off.
Blackwater connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walsh.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Blackwater.
Blackwater misses with a looping left.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blackwater misses with a hook.
Walsh slips a jab and a cross from Blackwater.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Blackwater shakes him off and moves away.
Blackwater ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.
Blackwater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walsh.
Blackwater jabs Walsh right on the nose. Walsh blinks but takes it well.
Blackwater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackwater slips under a jab from Walsh.
Blackwater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walsh throws a hook but Blackwater avoids it easily.
Walsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Blackwater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater looks for the body kick but Walsh saw that one coming.
Blackwater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blackwater lands a head shot.
Blackwater lunges at Walsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walsh's hand.
Walsh misses with a hook. Blackwater ducked under it nicely.
Blackwater ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.
Blackwater throws a looping overhand right but Walsh ducks down to avoid it.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Blackwater shakes him off and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blackwater - that will leave a mark!
Blackwater looks to throw the jab but Walsh is out of range.
Blackwater cracks Walsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackwater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackwater looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Walsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Walsh. That snapped Blackwater's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Blackwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackwater misses with a hook. Walsh ducked under it nicely.
Walsh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackwater.
Blackwater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blackwater throws a combination that misses
and Walsh counters by clinching up.
Walsh pushes Blackwater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's time! Blackwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blackwater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walsh.
Blackwater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walsh lands the left hand.
Blackwater misses with an uppercut. Walsh saw that one coming.
Blackwater misses with a wild combination.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Blackwater misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Blackwater misses.
Blackwater sets himself, and Walsh steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackwater avoids it this time.
Blackwater jabs Walsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walsh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Walsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackwater in his tracks.
Blackwater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blackwater throws a body punch but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh wants to counter with a clinch but Blackwater pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Blackwater slips under a jab from Walsh.
Some wild striking there from Blackwater.
Blackwater ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.
A punch combination from Blackwater misses.
Blackwater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blackwater throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walsh misses with the head strike.
Blackwater lands a body shot.
Walsh gets underhooks to prevent Blackwater's takedown attempt.
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackwater tries to land a front kick but Walsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Blackwater shakes him off and moves away.
Blackwater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walsh misses with a two punch combination.
Blackwater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blackwater tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Blackwater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackwater slips a jab from Walsh.
Blackwater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walsh throws out the jab.
As Walsh looks to move away, Blackwater throws a big counter combo but Walsh just gets out of the way.
Walsh misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walsh's hands.
Blackwater misses with a kick to the body.
Walsh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackwater.
Blackwater jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackwater lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Blackwater.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackwater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walsh.
Blackwater sets himself, and Walsh steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackwater avoids it this time.
Walsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackwater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackwater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blackwater lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Walsh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackwater.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh slips under a jab from Blackwater.
Walsh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blackwater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Blackwater shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh loads up on a big right hand but Blackwater slips the punch.
Walsh throws an overhand right that lands on Blackwater's shoulder, as Blackwater tries to avoid the shot.
Blackwater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackwater throws a nice looking combination but Walsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackwater lands a jab to the nose.
Walsh looks to land a left hand but Blackwater moved out of range nicely.
Blackwater throws out a loose jab but Walsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackwater sets himself, and Walsh steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackwater avoids it this time.
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
Walsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackwater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Blackwater coming out on top.
Walsh throws a jab when Blackwater was well out of range.
Walsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
Walsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackwater misses with a double jab.
Walsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackwater.
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh blocks the body kick.
Walsh wants to counter the offense by Blackwater and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot by Blackwater.
Walsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackwater has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater throws a combination. Walsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh throws a hook to the side of Blackwater's head but Blackwater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackwater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackwater keeps Walsh at a distance using the push kick.
Blackwater throws an overhand right that lands on Walsh's shoulder, as Walsh tries to avoid the shot.
Blackwater lands with a nice combination. Walsh backs away looking to recover.
Blackwater is looking to land body kicks.
Walsh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Walsh misses with a straight right.
Blackwater lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walsh missing with a left hand there. Blackwater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackwater throws the kick towards the body but Walsh avoids it.
No joy there for Blackwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackwater ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.
Kaiden Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackwater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Blackwater throws a push kick but Walsh slaps the foot to one side.
Walsh misses with a looping left.
Walsh slips under a jab.
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Blackwater moves away and avoids it.
Blackwater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walsh wants to counter the offense by Blackwater and move into the clinch position.
Blackwater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blackwater moves out of range as Walsh strikes.
Blackwater throwing a counter right hand but Walsh manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh throws a jab when Blackwater was well out of range.
Walsh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walsh dodges the punch combination from Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Blackwater shakes him off and moves away.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Walsh moves out of range.
Blackwater looks to land a combination. Walsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackwater's head.
Blackwater tries to land a front kick but Walsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walsh wants to counter the offense by Blackwater and move into the clinch position.
Walsh drops Blackwater with a straight right hand, right on the button! Walsh follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Walsh!
A victorious Kaiden Walsh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 736 p4p, 1327 weight class) and Jon Kramer (ranked 94 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Kramer staying out of range there.
Kramer shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kramer blocks a jab.
Kramer feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Ferguson won't allow Kramer to pass to mount.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson keeping hold of Kramer's head, controlling as best he can.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ferguson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kramer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 580 p4p, 1341 weight class) and Paulo Mendes (ranked 82 p4p, 175 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by 70. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mendes's choice of entrance music: Future - Last Breath. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a looping right.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babcock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babcock catches Mendes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
And Mendes tries to counter it with a takedown but Babcock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Babcock instigates a clinch.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Babcock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babcock has Mendes pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Babcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Babcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendes controls his hands.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Mendes jumps guard but Babcock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendes.
Mendes gets control of Babcock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Babcock postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babcock defends well.
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Babcock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead.
Mendes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Mendes has hold of Babcock's hands but Babcock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendes is looking to control Babcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes won't allow Babcock to pass to mount.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes slips a jab from Babcock.
Jesse Thomas Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock misses with a straight left.
Babcock misses the jab.
Mendes throws a counter combo.
Babcock connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Babcock. Beautiful body shot.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Babcock catches Mendes right on the button with a cross.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulo Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babcock has closed the distance and engaged Mendes in a clinch.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Babcock manages to get underhooks.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendes.
Babcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Babcock.
Mendes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A left lands for Babcock.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Donk. Babcock catches Mendes right on the button with a cross.
Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Babcock lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babcock.
Babcock is stalling here.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendes up against the cage.
Babcock misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Babcock to work.
Babcock stalling the fight.
Babcock digs a right hand into Mendes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendes's gas tank.
Babcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Babcock.
Babcock swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Babcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendes.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Babcock connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Babcock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babcock.
As Babcock backs off Mendes throws a huge counter combo but Babcock manages to avoid it all.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Babcock is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Babcock keeping hold of Mendes's head, controlling as best he can.
Paulo Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babcock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendes.
Babcock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Babcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babcock defends it easily.
Babcock pushing down on Mendes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Babcock is controlling the pace.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Mendes defends it.
Babcock is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendes is pulling down on Babcock's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesse Thomas Babcock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Babcock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Nice cross by Babcock.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babcock pinned against the cage. Babcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes moves away from the strike by Babcock.
Babcock misses with a straight right.
Mendes feints the counter takedown.
Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Mendes.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Babcock has him pressed against the cage.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babcock as Mendes tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babcock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Mendes wants a takedown.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Babcock won't allow it.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendes jumps guard but Babcock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Babcock works on Mendes's body with a couple of short punches.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babcock prevents it.
Mendes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Babcock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Babcock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Mendes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babcock defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendes's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock had his way with Paulo Mendes in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babcock lands with an overhand left.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babcock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babcock misses with a straight right.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Mendes walks into a straight right hand from Babcock.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babcock throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Babcock clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Babcock is trying to keep Mendes in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Babcock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Babcock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mendes but great work by Babcock.
Mendes tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Mendes is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
Babcock trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendes tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock landing punches.
Babcock landing punches.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes wants to control but Babcock is having none of it.
Paulo Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babcock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A relieved looking Jesse Thomas Babcock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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