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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Cortes (ranked 1678 p4p, 2728 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 214 p4p, 308 weight class). Vice is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miami Vice Theme. This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Cortes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Vice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes counters with a head kick. That will keep Vice thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cortes counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Vice's defenses.
 It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Cortes slips a straight right by Vice.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice blocks a head kick by Cortes.
Vice misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Cortes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vice.
Cortes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vice is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a jab to the body
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
Vice misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vice misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortes thumps Vice with a low kick.
Vice misses the body punch
and Vice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes looks to land a body kick but Vice moved away.
Vice lands with a kick to the temple. Cortes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice misses with a left hand
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes lands a big head kick that sends Vice tumbling to the mat! Cortes takes a step backwards and waves Vice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortes.
Vice walks into a straight right hand from Cortes.
Vice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vice if he has to take too many more of those.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
Vice looks winded!
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Cortes jabs at Vice's body.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Vice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes swats away the attempt to clinch by Vice.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cortes.
Vice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vice. Vice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
A nice side step and Vice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vice's head.
Cortes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vice sprawling to the canvas! Vice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?!
 Vice is rocked!
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!
Cortes lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Vice crumples to the floor! Cortes milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Cortes!
A relieved looking Thiago Cortes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny The Bouncer (ranked 791 p4p, 805 weight class) and Ethan Hawk (ranked 116 p4p, 118 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick.
The Bouncer sets himself, and Hawk steps forward looking for the clinch! The Bouncer avoids it this time.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it.
Hawk gets a clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bouncer backwards.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer misses with a wild combination.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawk clinches.
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
The Bouncer tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Hawk.
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk clinches up against the cage.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk stalls.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawk has double underhooks.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk wants to stall.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk is stalling here.
Hawk gets through The Bouncer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The Bouncer managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
A jab from The Bouncer misses.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
A bit of stalling here from Hawk.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
The Bouncer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with The Bouncer.
Ethan Hawk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands an elbow just above The Bouncer 's eye.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Bouncer.
Hawk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bouncer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Bouncer, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged The Bouncer in a clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, The Bouncer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk trying to stall but The Bouncer improves his position.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but The Bouncer blocks with his arms.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bouncer breaks the clinch.
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Bouncer.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk pushes The Bouncer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk is looking to control The Bouncer's arms but The Bouncer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk working aggressively here.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawk throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk is looking to clinch but The Bouncer is avoiding it.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves away
and The Bouncer counters with an outside leg kick.
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk closes the distance but The Bouncer moves to the side
and The Bouncer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
Hawk rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged The Bouncer in a clinch.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk stalling.
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer drops his shoulder and cracks Hawk with a huge uppercut! Hawk goes down! Can The Bouncer finish him?
Hawk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer stands up and waves to Hawk to follow him.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bouncer finish him?
The Bouncer finds Hawk's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hawk flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. The Bouncer lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hawk will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny The Bouncer!
Our winner, Benny The Bouncer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 196 p4p, 551 weight class) and Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 25 p4p, 70 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudayev doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev gets tackled into the cage by Kasamsun. Kasamsun maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudayev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looking to slow down the pace here.
Dudayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Dudayev is out of range.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dudayev looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Dudayev.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but Dudayev shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun cracks Dudayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Dudayev staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun moves in looking to clinch but Dudayev pushes him off.
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!
Dudayev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudayev off the cage and back into range.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Dudayev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Dudayev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudayev drops his hands momentarily and Kasamsun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dudayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudayev throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasamsun sets himself, and Dudayev steps forward looking for the clinch! Kasamsun avoids it this time.
Dudayev connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Dudayev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Dudayev misses with a leg kick.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudayev moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudayev unleashes a big counter combination but Kasamsun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudayev is looking to score with low kicks.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasamsun.
Dudayev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Dudayev misses with a body kick.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Dudayev avoids the punch easily.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses
and Kasamsun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dudayev thinking.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Dudayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudayev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudayev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dudayev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Dudayev.
Kasamsun is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Dudayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasamsun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up but Dudayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kasamsun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudayev tries to bum rush Kasamsun with a series of wild strikes but Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudayev throws a solid leg kick but Kasamsun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dudayev.
Kasamsun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Dudayev misses its intended target.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Dudayev is out of range.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the leg kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kasamsun clinches up with Dudayev and pushes him back against the cage.
Dudayev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudayev.
Dudayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudayev.
Dudayev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasamsun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudayev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dudayev misses.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Kasamsun.
Dudayev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands with a good body shot.
Dudayev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kasamsun lands an overhand right.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudayev is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dudayev misses.
A punch combination from Kasamsun misses.
Dudayev flicks out a counter leg kick but Kasamsun steps 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 Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dudayev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Dudayev. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
Kasamsun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasamsun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dudayev lands a really nice looking cross but Kasamsun seems unphased.
Kasamsun lands a jab to Dudayev's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Kasamsun there.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Dudayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dudayev also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudayev as he avoids it easily.
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasamsun counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun blocks a head kick by Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a body shot.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Dudayev's head back.
Dudayev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun jabs Dudayev right on the nose. Dudayev blinks but takes it well.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudayev lands a really nice looking cross but Kasamsun seems unphased.
 Kasamsun is rocked!
Kasamsun throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudayev counters with a left to the body.
Oh Kasamsun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Dudayev moves away and avoids it.
Kasamsun seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasamsun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dudayev.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudayev defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Dudayev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dudayev scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasamsun should have avoided that one.
Irong Kasamsun's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudayev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kasamsun falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dudayev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmed Dudayev!
After the big win, Akhmed Dudayev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AVALON and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 644 p4p, 150 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 94 p4p, 22 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Monkey tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monkey is leaning against Mein Armbach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monkey working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey digs a right hand underneath Mein Armbach's ribcage. Mein Armbach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey has Mein Armbach pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mein Armbach or not.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey works on Mein Armbach's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mein Armbach on the inside.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mein Armbach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Monkey stalling.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monkey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey clinches up with Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey taking a breather.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mein Armbach or not.
Good body shot from Monkey.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monkey rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Monkey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Monkey lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey stalling.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
A short left from Monkey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey leaning against his opponent.
Monkey tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Monkey.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands a body punch.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Monkey slowing the pace effectively.
Monkey lands a body punch.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach is rocked!
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Monkey.
A right handed body shot lands from Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Oh Mein Armbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
A short right from Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mein Armbach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Monkey does it's job there.
Monkey slips a straight right by Mein Armbach.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Monkey gets a clinch.
Monkey controlling the action here for a moment.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Monkey holds him up against the cage and eventually Mein Armbach drops back down to his feet.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monkey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Monkey gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monkey cracks Mein Armbach with a nice body shot.
Monkey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monkey tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Monkey is stalling here.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Monkey stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Monkey.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mein Armbach avoids a kick to the body.
Mein Armbach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A cross from Monkey lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Mein Armbach should have avoided that one.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
Mein Armbach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mein Armbach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey tries to clinch but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.
Monkey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
A short right from Monkey.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Mein Armbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Monkey pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey is leaning against Mein Armbach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Monkey stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!
Our winner, Spider Monkey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 234 p4p, 237 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 34 p4p, 35 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Le Franc's choice of entrance music: [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction. Vladimir Skurwysynowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc thuds his right hand into Skurwysynowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by Skurwysynowski there.
It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc throws out a loose jab but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Skurwysynowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Franc blocks it.
Skurwysynowski takes one to the chin there.
Le Franc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Le Franc tries to move into range but Skurwysynowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Franc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
Skurwysynowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Le Franc scores with a nice head shot.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc cracks Skurwysynowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Skurwysynowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Franc doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Franc lands with a hook. Skurwysynowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Le Franc clinches with his opponent.
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage.
Skurwysynowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Franc tries to break the clinch but Skurwysynowski is controlling the position.
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Skurwysynowski lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Le Franc is rocked!
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Skurwysynowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Le Franc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skurwysynowski is trying to stall.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc can't break the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski is looking to control Le Franc's arms but Le Franc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skurwysynowski has his back to the cage.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Skurwysynowski fails to land.
Le Franc can't break the clinch.
A short right from Le Franc on the inside.
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!
Le Franc avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Le Franc scores with a shoulder strike.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
A short right from Le Franc on the inside.
Skurwysynowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Franc avoids the damage to the body.
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Le Franc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skurwysynowski throws an off balance right hand
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skurwysynowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Franc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a body kick
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skurwysynowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Franc's head.
Le Franc slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Franc. That snapped Skurwysynowski's head back.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Le Franc misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skurwysynowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc cracks Skurwysynowski with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Le Franc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Franc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a kick to the body
and Le Franc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Le Franc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Skurwysynowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a head kick.
Skurwysynowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Le Franc lands with a straight right. Skurwysynowski didn't see that one coming.
Skurwysynowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skurwysynowski is rocked!
Le Franc tries to clinch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Oh Skurwysynowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a big right hand! Oh Skurwysynowski is in trouble here! Le Franc follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 145 p4p, 682 weight class) and Konrad Wagner (ranked 21 p4p, 97 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolf, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolf works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rolf checks a leg kick.
Rolf wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Rolf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wagner lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf lands with a good body shot.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Rolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wagner.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolf.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf lands a right hand.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner gets through Rolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Rolf pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolf or not.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Wagner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rolf.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rolf rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Rolf pushes Wagner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.
Rolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Rolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Rolf lands a shot to the body.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rolf blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Rolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Rolf digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Wagner.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Rolf lands a shoulder strike.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolf.
Good body shot from Rolf.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
A short right from Rolf.
Rolf lands an uppercut.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Rolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rolf connects with the punch.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner darts in and clinches Rolf up against the cage.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf is looking for a takedown.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
A short left from Rolf.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Rolf lands a shot to the body.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Rolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the head but Rolf blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Wagner tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf lands a right hand.
Rolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wagner can't fight it off and eventually Rolf manages to take the fight to the floor. Wagner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is pulling down on Rolf's head to control his posture.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wagner controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
An out of breath Jakob Rolf 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 178 p4p, 276 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 25 p4p, 37 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday misses with a looping left.
Nti wants to counter the offense by Menday and move into the clinch position.
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menday throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Menday.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Menday misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menday is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
Nti is pressing down on Menday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Menday is holding on for now.
Nti prevents Menday from improving his position.
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.
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Menday moves into full guard.
Menday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday looking for a guillotine here but Nti defends easily.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Nti.
Nti clinches with his opponent.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nti has him pressed against the cage.
Nti has Menday pressed against the cage, preventing Menday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Menday is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Menday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Nti prevents Menday from breaking the clinch.
Menday is trying to push Nti away but Nti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menday's efforts to push away.
Nti lands a body shot.
Menday is breathing heavily.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nti in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nti clinches with his opponent.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nti has him pressed against the cage.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nti presses Menday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Nti lands a body punch.
Nti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Menday can't fight it off and eventually Nti manages to take the fight to the floor. Menday looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menday has his foot on Nti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nti works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menday connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Menday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Menday looks to move to half guard but instead Nti has passed into mount! Damn!
Nti is stalling here but it's allowed Menday to get half guard.
Nti controlling the action here.
Nti is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday actively working from the bottom here.
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Menday throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Nti - just one landing.
Menday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nti moves out of range as Menday strikes.
Nti gets a double leg takedown into Menday's guard.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nti manages to get himself to full guard.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nti has control of Menday's left arm, preventing Menday from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Nti has wrist control.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Nti blocks nicely.
Nti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nti, not yet.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Nti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Nti!
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Menday looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nti has picked Menday up and slammed him! Menday can't keep hold of the triangle and Nti manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti advances to mount.
Menday is looking to get to half guard.
Nti looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday is working to get back to half guard.
Nti content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Nti 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 40 p4p, 129 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 7 p4p, 18 weight class). Mahogany's entrance music is Dio - We Rock. A fine choice. Erasmo Vale Queiroz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Vale Queiroz both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Mahogany misses.
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz connects with a high kick.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vale Queiroz blocks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Mahogany moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Mahogany gets a clinch.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
A short right from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Mahogany tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany looking for subs off his back but Vale Queiroz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mahogany controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany trying to control but Vale Queiroz postures up.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mahogany trying to control but Vale Queiroz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
Vale Queiroz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch.
Vale Queiroz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahogany is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany slips a jab and a cross from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Vale Queiroz misses.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale Queiroz's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany attempts a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it well and moves away.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Mahogany scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahogany wants to slow Vale Queiroz down by chopping away at his legs.
Vale Queiroz drives through and clinches with Mahogany against the cage.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany pushes Vale Queiroz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz is working Mahogany over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vale Queiroz swinging wildly here.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahogany swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination. Mahogany sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahogany counters with a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vale Queiroz duly obliges.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany cracks Vale Queiroz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vale Queiroz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mahogany. That one must have hurt.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy head kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vale Queiroz misses with a few strikes there.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Mahogany does it's job there.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot that snaps Mahogany's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany throws a jab when Vale Queiroz was well out of range.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz misses the body punch
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany throws a counter high kick but Vale Queiroz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mahogany on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.
A jab from Vale Queiroz misses.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahogany is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vale Queiroz is defending well for now.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz cracks Mahogany with a nice body shot.
Mahogany jumps guard and drags Vale Queiroz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vale Queiroz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahogany swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale Queiroz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahogany takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with the combination.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Vale Queiroz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany lands a lovely overhand right.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
A punch combination from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Mahogany avoids them all with ease.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a jab to Vale Queiroz's midsection.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab. Mahogany acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale Queiroz moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Mahogany lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale Queiroz presses Mahogany against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mahogany as the two fighters clinch.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vale Queiroz smiles and moves away.
Mahogany moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mahogany has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mahogany circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a shot from downtown. Vale Queiroz moves away and avoids it.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vale Queiroz misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.
Mahogany throws a jab when Vale Queiroz was well out of range.
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Mahogany pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch.
Mahogany gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erasmo Vale Queiroz.
Well Vale Queiroz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 10 p4p, 76 weight class) and Paavo Talvela (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Talvela has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuzaka tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuzaka to the ground. Matsuzaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses the jab.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talvela just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka lunges at Talvela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talvela's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsuzaka!
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Talvela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
Matsuzaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talvela.
Matsuzaka wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Talvela seems content to control.
Talvela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuzaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka tries to get to full guard but Talvela has control of the leg.
Talvela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain the position but Talvela is very close to passing his half guard.
Talvela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsuzaka is refusing to be controlled, as Talvela sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Talvela not doing much here.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Well, if Talvela is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Talvela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a low kick, right behind Talvela 's knee.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Talvela looking to score a takedown here. Matsuzaka is defending well but Talvela drives through and ends up in Matsuzaka's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsuzaka's guard.
Talvela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Talvela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talvela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsuzaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Talvela. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsuzaka as he connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses with a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Talvela 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Talvela is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Talvela misses with a double jab.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the body
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Talvela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Talvela controls his hands.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka prevents Talvela from breaking the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talvela avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Talvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Matsuzaka works on Talvela's body with a couple of short punches.
Talvela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela lands with an overhand left.
Matsuzaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Talvela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice looking combination but Talvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Talvela moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Talvela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Talvela moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Talvela tries to bum rush Matsuzaka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka cracks Talvela with a good jab.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Talvela drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes 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.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Talvela's head.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with an inside leg kick.
Talvela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela has his takedown stuffed
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Talvela's head back.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talvela fails to land the takedown.
Talvela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Talvela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Talvela tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuzaka is retaining full guard.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
Talvela postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a solid left hand.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position here.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Talvela trying to control but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom.
Matsuzaka kicks Talvela off and gets to his feet.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Talvela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Talvela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsuzaka won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Paavo Talvela in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Talvela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka sizes up Talvela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination.
Talvela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsuzaka did well to prevent Talvela getting side control.
Matsuzaka pushes Talvela off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Talvela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talvela is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuzaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a solid left hand.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position.
Talvela trying to control but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom.
Talvela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuzaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matsuzaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Talvela postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talvela connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Gunnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Björk - Army Of Me. Nakagawa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Koto - CloZee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakagawa defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa shoots in and bounces Gunnarsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily.
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakagawa is proving a slippery customer.
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gunnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakagawa.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Nakagawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gunnarsson is avoiding damage well.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunnarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakagawa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Gunnarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Gunnarsson wants to control the action but instead Nakagawa gets a body lock and reverses into Gunnarsson's guard! Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gunnarsson is now in Nakagawa's guard. A big mistake from Nakagawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakagawa trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa is trying to hold Gunnarsson in close to prevent damage but Gunnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa gets full guard.
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 postures up.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunnarsson cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Nakagawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Gunnarsson's temple.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson scores with a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nakagawa just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position with Nakagawa working for a choke. Gunnarsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Black House inform us that Nakagawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to control the position but Gunnarsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakagawa moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakagawa wants to control for a moment but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Nakagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunnarsson looks a forlorn figure.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakagawa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunnarsson's face.
Nakagawa landing punches.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.
Nakagawa landing shots from mount.
Nakagawa scoring with strikes but Gunnarsson is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to get to half guard.
Nakagawa breaks from Gunnarsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Nakagawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakagawa looking to finish Gunnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gunnarsson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nakagawa raining down shots from the mount!
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakagawa has time to react.
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakagawa in his tracks.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunnarsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunnarsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa dominating with strikes here.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa is landing with some decent strikes but Gunnarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunnarsson has worked his arm free - good work by Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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