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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War MachineTwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineTwo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MachineTwo slips under a jab from Laoka.
Laoka clinches.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MachineTwo working hard to break the clinch.
MachineTwo can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka misses with a knee strike.
Laoka tries to land knees in the clinch but MachineTwo avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laoka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MachineTwo looks winded!
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like War MachineTwo has been cut.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MachineTwo blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to MachineTwo's face.
MachineTwo trying to control the position but instead, Laoka has worked for underhooks and has pushed MachineTwo into the cage.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka lands a nice knee to the body.
Laoka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from MachineTwo fails to land.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MachineTwo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka has MachineTwo pressed against the cage, preventing MachineTwo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
MachineTwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MachineTwo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laoka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MachineTwo can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on MachineTwo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MachineTwo is trying to break the clinch but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to MachineTwo's face.
MachineTwo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Laoka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo misses with the head strike.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laoka working MachineTwo over with knees to the body.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka scores with a nice hook to the head.
MachineTwo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MachineTwo misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
MachineTwo tries to land a front kick but Laoka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laoka throws a push kick but MachineTwo slaps the foot to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MachineTwo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but MachineTwo avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
MachineTwo manages to break the clinch.
MachineTwo throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
MachineTwo checks a low kick from Laoka.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MachineTwo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laoka is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from MachineTwo misses the target.
Laoka avoids the body shot from MachineTwo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War MachineTwo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MachineTwo misses the shot to the body.
Laoka misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws a body kick that misses.
Laoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by MachineTwo.
Laoka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laoka moves away from the strike by MachineTwo.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. MachineTwo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MachineTwo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka throws a jab when MachineTwo was well out of range.
MachineTwo throws a shot from downtown. Laoka moves away and avoids it.
Laoka moves into the clinch.
Laoka looking to throw knees to the head but MachineTwo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MachineTwo working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laoka.
Katsu Laoka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka prevents MachineTwo from breaking the clinch.
Laoka tries to land knees in the clinch but MachineTwo avoids the damage to the body.
Laoka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MachineTwo trying to control the position but instead, Laoka has worked for underhooks and has pushed MachineTwo into the cage.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo tries to break the clinch but Laoka is controlling the position.
Laoka scores a nice knee to the body.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MachineTwo blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MachineTwo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MachineTwo looking to slow down the pace here.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka looking to throw knees to the head but MachineTwo is blocking nicely.
Laoka prevents a body shot from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo tries to stall but Laoka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
MachineTwo has had enough of the clinch but Laoka keeps him there for the moment.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MachineTwo.
Laoka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Laoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MachineTwo can do to turn this around?
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to MachineTwo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks it.
Laoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MachineTwo is defending well for now.
Laoka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka connects with a knee to the head.
MachineTwo can't break the clinch.
MachineTwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laoka scores with a knee to the head.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War MachineTwo's cut.
That's time! Laoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laoka avoids the head kick by MachineTwo.
MachineTwo throws a solid leg kick but Laoka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MachineTwo.
Laoka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Laoka.
MachineTwo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MachineTwo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laoka wants to clinch up but MachineTwo keeps it at a distance.
MachineTwo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laoka.
MachineTwo looks to throw the jab but Laoka is out of range.
MachineTwo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MachineTwo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MachineTwo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MachineTwo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MachineTwo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laoka can pounce on him.
MachineTwo misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Laoka clinches up with MachineTwo and pushes him back against the cage.
MachineTwo is trying to force a seperation but Laoka has the dominant position.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
MachineTwo is trying to break the clinch but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
MachineTwo is looking to break free of the clinch but Laoka has double underhooks.
MachineTwo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka lands a big knee to the head and MachineTwo goes down! Laoka pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Laoka!
A relieved looking Katsu Laoka 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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