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CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skye Breeze (ranked 4529 p4p, 24381 weight class) and Anderson Do Souza (ranked 291 p4p, 336 weight class). Anderson Do Souza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skye Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Do Souza!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Breeze.
Do Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Breeze counters with a nice uppercut.
Do Souza wants to clinch
enabling Breeze to counter with a crisp jab.
Do Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breeze misses with a hook.
Skye Breeze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breeze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Breeze throws a hook but Do Souza blocks it.
Breeze throws the left hand but Do Souza avoids the punch easily.
Breeze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Do Souza.
Do Souza has his takedown stuffed
letting Breeze counter with a right hand.
Skye Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Do Souza.
Do Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze connects with a looping right hand.
Breeze steps in with a hook that catches Do Souza right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Breeze follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Do Souza looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skye Breeze!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfonzo Le Mans (ranked 3227 p4p, 25229 weight class) and Davion Petersen (ranked 353 p4p, 561 weight class). Le Mans comes to the cage accompanied by Purge announcement. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfonzo Le Mans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davion Petersen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Davion Petersen has been cut.
Le Mans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petersen avoids the head kick by Le Mans.
Le Mans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Le Mans counters with a series of strikes. Petersen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice cross by Petersen.
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Mans misses the target.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alfonzo Le Mans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen tests Le Mans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Mans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Le Mans blocks a body shot from Petersen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen lands with a light punch inside.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Le Mans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petersen has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Petersen.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike.
Le Mans letting Petersen take a breather here.
Petersen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Petersen.
Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Mans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Le Mans is rocked!
Petersen fakes the body blow, causing Le Mans to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Le Mans goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davion Petersen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jui Jui Jui Jui (ranked 3787 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 256 p4p, 241 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jui Jui Jui Jui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.
Jui Jui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Jui Jui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jui Jui's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Oliveira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jui Jui!
Jui Jui tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jui Jui manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jui Jui looks to move to half guard but instead Oliveira has passed into mount! Damn!
Jui Jui is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Jui Jui defends it well.
Jui Jui is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jui Jui is working hard here to advance position.
Jui Jui regains half guard.
Jui Jui is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jui Jui defends it well.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jui Jui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jui Jui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jui Jui actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Jui Jui defends the submission attempt.
Jui Jui actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jui Jui sees it coming and defends easily.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jui Jui keeps working.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Jui Jui's hands, connecting with Jui Jui's forehead.
Jui Jui looking for submissions off his back.
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Jui Jui is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jui Jui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jui Jui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jui Jui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Jui Jui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jui Jui has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jui Jui looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Jui Jui defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira wants to control but Jui Jui is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira working over Jui Jui with some ground and pound. Jui Jui looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliveira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jui Jui is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meebly Gibbersnout (ranked 2949 p4p, 2708 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 328 p4p, 305 weight class). Gibbersnout comes to the cage accompanied by Purge announcement. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meebly Gibbersnout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibbersnout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibbersnout.
Gibbersnout ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibbersnout shoots in for a takedown but Schrute shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbersnout shoots in looking for a takedown. Schrute tries to sprawl out of it but Gibbersnout keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schrute manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meebly Gibbersnout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbersnout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibbersnout feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibbersnout tries to move into range but Schrute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schrute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbersnout pushes Schrute up against the cage in a clinch.
Schrute misses with some punches.
Gibbersnout lands a takedown into guard.
Schrute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gibbersnout throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbersnout postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schrute controlling Gibbersnout's posture.
Gibbersnout throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibbersnout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibbersnout 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.
Gibbersnout drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schrute looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schrute looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schrute!
Gibbersnout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gibbersnout is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute throws an elbow but Gibbersnout slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schrute creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gibbersnout sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gibbersnout tries to improve position but can't.
Gibbersnout is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schrute off and has taken his back!
Gibbersnout working for the choke.
Gibbersnout looking for the RNC.
Gibbersnout has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schrute has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schrute has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gibbersnout.
Gibbersnout is looking for a choke. Schrute gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Schrute manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute preventing the sweep.
Gibbersnout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schrute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibbersnout is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrute is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibbersnout is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Gibbersnout is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbersnout sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schrute defending well though.
Gibbersnout is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schrute defends it well.
Gibbersnout is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schrute defends it well.
Schrute is looking to control Gibbersnout's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schrute avoid being mounted?
Gibbersnout wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gibbersnout definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibbersnout is trying for a kimura here. Schrute looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gibbersnout wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meebly Gibbersnout!
A determined Meebly Gibbersnout didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 3291 p4p, 3644 weight class) and Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 239 p4p, 253 weight class). Acerbi comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. Panfilo Acerbi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriele Ghiotto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi jabs Ghiotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
Acerbi gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing Ghiotto from standing up.
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into side control.
Acerbi is trying to work for a sweep but Ghiotto has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi wants to control but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Acerbi tries to reverse the position but Ghiotto maintains control.
Acerbi tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Acerbi tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Acerbi trying to control the hands but Ghiotto won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi rolls, trying to escape but Ghiotto keeps control of the position.
Acerbi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Acerbi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acerbi.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi is controlling the position.
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghiotto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination.
Ghiotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acerbi did well to prevent Ghiotto getting side control.
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ghiotto pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto get's back to his feet.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acerbi sprawls well. Acerbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghiotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acerbi counters with a right hand to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghiotto is breathing heavily.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.
Acerbi gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Acerbi manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghiotto has picked Acerbi up and slammed him! Acerbi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi is looking for a sweep.
Ghiotto working away.
Acerbi tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
Acerbi manages to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Acerbi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghiotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Acerbi wants to hold on but Ghiotto pushes him away.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Acerbi tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Ghiotto avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Ghiotto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Acerbi working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acerbi pinned against the cage. Acerbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriele Ghiotto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acerbi lands a nice hook to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghiotto.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghiotto.
Acerbi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi scores with a hook to the body. Ghiotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghiotto.
Acerbi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghiotto moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Ghiotto misses with a takedown
and Acerbi counters with a series of strikes. Ghiotto will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acerbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Acerbi's guard now, I'm sure.
Acerbi working for a triangle but Ghiotto defends it easily.
Acerbi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to get up but he can't break Acerbi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Acerbi is looking for a triangle here but Ghiotto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Acerbi tries to buck Ghiotto off but Ghiotto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghiotto's best efforts.
Acerbi has a hand on Ghiotto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghiotto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Acerbi is looking to improve his position but Ghiotto isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi trying to hold on to Ghiotto's head to control him but Ghiotto postures up.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Acerbi.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard.
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghiotto stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghiotto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghiotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
An out of breath Gabriele Ghiotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 2922 p4p, 2950 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 322 p4p, 327 weight class). Jun Liu 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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Liu trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anderson tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
The crowd are getting on Liu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Anderson is working for takedown but Liu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson taking a breather.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Liu landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body.
Liu misses with a knee strike.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Liu misses with an elbow over the top.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
A short right from Liu on the inside.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Liu lands a shot to the body.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu staying out of range there.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Jab by Liu.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
Liu jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson slips a jab from Liu.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Liu stumbling backwards into the cage! Liu bounces back off the cage towards Anderson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anderson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anderson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty T Bone (ranked 1300 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 174 p4p, 247 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty T Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. T Bone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunnarsson clinches up with T Bone and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but T Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
T Bone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
T Bone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson has T Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand.
Gunnarsson is trying to drag T Bone to the mat but T Bone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T Bone working hard to break the clinch.
T Bone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson has T Bone pushed against the cage.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
T Bone breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson looking to score a takedown here. T Bone is defending well but Gunnarsson drives through and ends up in T Bone's guard.
T Bone is working an open guard so Gunnarsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but T Bone breaks away
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but T Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
T Bone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
T Bone misses the jab.
Gunnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
T Bone dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. T Bone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down T Bone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloppy strikes there by Gunnarsson.
T Bone defending against the ground and pound.
T Bone seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. T Bone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
T Bone is being controlled here.
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.
The strikes coming from Gunnarsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gunnarsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear T Bone down.
T Bone being controlled for a moment.
T Bone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! T Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
T Bone manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from T Bone.
T Bone lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnarsson off the cage and back into range.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson with a hook.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with T Bone but T Bone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson has T Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to T Bone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
T Bone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
T Bone attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces T Bone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here.
T Bone can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunnarsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
T Bone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so T Bone is just riding it out for now. Gunnarsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gunnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Bone is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson stalling.
T Bone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunnarsson on the ground.
T Bone is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gunnarsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but T Bone dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
T Bone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! T Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gunnarsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
T Bone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
T Bone keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone wants to stand up but Gunnarsson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
T Bone lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunnarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunnarsson looks to clinch
and T Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
T Bone throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. T Bone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but T Bone is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
T Bone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson trying to control but T Bone is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed T Bone's guard.
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to T Bone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunnarsson stands up from half guard.
Gunnarsson dodges the punch combination from T Bone.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes T Bone back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Gunnarsson to work.
T Bone blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
T Bone tries to circle away but Gunnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but T Bone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scotty T Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents T Bone from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Gunnarsson.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amri Mbeki (ranked 2722 p4p, 2596 weight class) and Ville Valo (ranked 144 p4p, 139 weight class). Mbeki comes to the cage accompanied by Intro. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbeki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valo tries to break free but Mbeki pushes him back against the cage.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mbeki successfully pulls guard.
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Valo blocks the strikes from Mbeki.
The strikes coming from Valo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo postures up.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo is pressing down on Mbeki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mbeki is holding on for now.
Mbeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Valo there.
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily.
Mbeki actively working from the bottom here.
Valo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.
Mbeki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki is trying to get back to full guard.
Mbeki moves into full guard.
Mbeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valo stays in close to Mbeki's body and controls the position.
Valo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Valo working some strikes from top position.
Mbeki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valo is aware though and is defending well.
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Mbeki dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Valo trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Valo stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mbeki is trying to get back to half guard.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mbeki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Valo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valo trying to control the position but Mbeki is working away.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valo as he jumps to the side.
Mbeki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valo is trying to keep Mbeki in close.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Valo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mbeki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mbeki, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mbeki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Mbeki tries to improve position but can't.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valo is working away from the top position though.
Valo working Mbeki over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki looking for subs from the bottom but Valo mounts him!
Valo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mbeki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mbeki is trying to escape the mount.
Mbeki is working hard here to advance position.
Mbeki is trying to stand up.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mbeki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mbeki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mbeki tries to lock up and control but Valo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mbeki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mbeki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mbeki gets back to full guard.
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.
Mbeki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Valo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valo unleashes a big counter combination but Mbeki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mbeki gets a clinch.
Mbeki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mbeki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo lands a high kick!
It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valo.
Valo throws a head kick but Mbeki moves out of range.
Mbeki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki is trying to trip Valo. He has hold of a leg but Valo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mbeki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mbeki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mbeki has Valo in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki seems keen to control Valo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Mbeki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Valo prevents Mbeki from escaping the position.
Valo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbeki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mbeki is trying to control Valo's posture but Valo avoids it.
Mbeki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mbeki regains half guard.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up but Valo is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Mbeki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
Amri Mbeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki working for submissions but it's allowed Valo to get to half guard.
Mbeki taking some punishment here, with Valo in his half guard.
Valo working over Mbeki with some ground and pound. Mbeki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.
Mbeki missing with punches from the bottom.
Valo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily.
Valo trying to mount his opponent but Mbeki defends it.
Mbeki is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mbeki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valo!
Ville Valo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amri Mbeki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Valo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mbeki 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amri Mbeki!
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 1746 p4p, 1477 weight class) and Jake Paulson (ranked 186 p4p, 155 weight class). Kruczek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born To Raise Hell. Dionizy Kruczek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dionizy Kruczek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruczek thuds his right hand into Paulson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulson. Kruczek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulson swings for the body but Kruczek moves out of range.
Paulson clinches.
Paulson throws a head punch that misses.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruczek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Kruczek stalling in the clinch.
Paulson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulson.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Paulson stalling against the cage.
Kruczek wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Kruczek is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruczek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruczek wants the takedown. Paulson is fighting it off but Kruczek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paulson's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Kruczek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruczek advances to half guard.
Kruczek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulson tries to kick Kruczek off but Kruczek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruczek tries to pass to full mount but Paulson defends it.
Kruczek stalling.
Kruczek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paulson tries to reverse the position but Kruczek maintains control.
Paulson holds on to Kruczek as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kruczek controlling from mount.
Kruczek is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paulson is surviving well by controlling Kruczek's body position as best he can.
Paulson tries to reverse the position but Kruczek maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kruczek.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruczek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paulson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek content just to control the position here.
Kruczek continues to hold on tight.
Kruczek'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek 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.
Kruczek throws a series of punches but Paulson moves out of range.
Kruczek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paulson sprawls well initially but Kruczek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paulson kicks Kruczek off and gets back to his feet.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Paulson.
Paulson rushes Kruczek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruczek pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruczek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulson defends it easily.
Paulson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruczek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruczek working for a triangle but Paulson defends it easily.
Paulson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruczek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulson has managed to get both his arms back between Kruczek's legs - danger averted.
Paulson looking to sit in guard and control but Kruczek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek preventing the sweep.
Paulson is looking to stand up but Kruczek isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulson trying to control the position here.
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paulson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paulson has his hands on Kruczek's head, controlling the position.
Kruczek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruczek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paulson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruczek fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruczek stuns Paulson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jake Paulson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek lands with a straight right. Paulson didn't see that one coming.
Paulson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away.
Kruczek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruczek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulson can do to turn this around?
Kruczek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paulson doesn't seem bothered though.
Paulson misses with a wild body shot.
Paulson slips under a jab.
Paulson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paulson connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruczek is working for takedown but Paulson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulson stops a takedown attempt from Kruczek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruczek.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks with his arms.
Kruczek is trying to pull guard but Paulson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paulson missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Paulson wants to clinch up but Kruczek keeps it at a distance.
Paulson moves into the clinch.
Kruczek looking for a takedown.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruczek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paulson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruczek swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruczek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses the shot to the body.
Kruczek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruczek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruczek misses the jab.
Dionizy Kruczek is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruczek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paulson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruczek circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson misses with a body shot.
Kruczek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruczek lands a really nice looking cross but Paulson seems unphased.
Kruczek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paulson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruczek.
Kruczek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulson moves away.
Paulson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kruczek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Paulson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kruczek content to stall in guard here.
Kruczek looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson wants to stand up but Kruczek is controlling him.
Kruczek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruczek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulson controlling the position.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kruczek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruczek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paulson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruczek rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Paulson. No joy for Kruczek on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruczek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paulson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson blocks a jab.
Paulson pushes Kruczek up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruczek can't get the takedown.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruczek wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Paulson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruczek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruczek wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruczek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson is pressed up against the cage. Kruczek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paulson down to the mat. Paulson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruczek throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruczek, pushing him back against the cage.
Jake Paulson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paulson walks away with a smile on his face. Kruczek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the body
letting Paulson counter with a right hand.
Paulson lands with a good body shot.
Kruczek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruczek throws a right hand that misses
and Paulson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruczek thinking.
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!
Paulson moves into range and clinches up with Kruczek.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruczek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruczek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paulson smiles and moves away.
Paulson closes the distance and pushes Kruczek back into the cage.
Kruczek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Paulson. Paulson maintains the clinch.
Dionizy Kruczek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruczek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulson prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Paulson.
I think Kruczek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dionizy Kruczek waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 320 p4p, 1442 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 39 p4p, 176 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares closes the distance and clinches.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Nagibatel stops a takedown attempt from Soares.
Soares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Soares drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagibatel wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Soares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Soares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagibatel wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp one two that drops Soares! Nagibatel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Soares to his feet! Soares is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick that drops Soares to the mat! Soares scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Soares is rocked!
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagibatel is defending well.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Soares tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagibatel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares is working for takedown but Nagibatel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Soares - that landed with a thud.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel misses with some punches.
Nagibatel manages to break the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagibatel wants it to stay on the feet.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
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.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Soares counters with a left to the body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Soares counters with a left and a right that stings Nagibatel.
Soares shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well. He's pushed Soares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soares throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Soares dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagibatel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Soares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagibatel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nagibatel prevents it.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Soares tries to move into range but Nagibatel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel lands a lovely overhand right.
Soares looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soares throws a lazy head kick
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Soares to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nagibatel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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