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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaha nehe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin comes to the cage accompanied by Advance On v2. jaha nehe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jaha nehe! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lin stuffs the takedown.
Lin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Lin is nestled in close to nehe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 It looks like jaha nehe has been cut. Lin is nestled in close to nehe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That has opened up jaha nehe's cut even more. This has been an exciting period of action! Lin unloads with some huge strikes here! nehe is out! Lin wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Lin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Klaat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Atlas Klaat was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Richards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atlas Klaat! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Richards fails in his attempt to clinch. Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klaat. Richards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Klaat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klaat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Richards is looking to clinch. Klaat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Richards tries to clinch there but Klaat circles away.
Richards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klaat. That one must have hurt. Ben Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Richards tries to clinch there but Klaat circles away.
Richards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Klaat tries a head kick but it misses.
Klaat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. 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! Richards misses with a double jab.
Klaat lands a nice looking body kick. Richards is breathing heavily. Richards moves into range and connects with a jab. Klaat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Klaat connects with a high kick. Klaat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Klaat lands a big head kick that sends Richards tumbling to the mat! Klaat takes a step backwards and waves Richards back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Richards is rocked!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Klaat throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Richards crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atlas Klaat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gengis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Unstoppable by Roy Jones jr. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gengis Khan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Durham! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durham. Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan sizes up Durham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Khan stalks Durham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durham's face. Durham staggers backwards, shaken. Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Khan forces Durham back against the cage and clinches. Khan connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Michael Durham has been cut. Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Durham blocks with his arms.
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Durham tries to clinch up
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Durham takes a knee right on the jaw!
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
Khan throws a head kick that Durham semi-blocks.
Khan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Durham looks gassed!
Khan forces Durham back against the cage and clinches. Khan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Khan throws a right hand that Durham ducks under and follows up with a left that Durham also avoids with ease. Khan throws a series of punches but Durham moves out of range. Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan tries to bum rush Durham with a series of wild strikes but Durham uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Khan connects with a high kick. Khan lands a head kick!
 That has opened up Michael Durham's cut even more. Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khan!
Khan takes the fight into the clinch. Khan lands a knee to the head.
Khan lands a knee to the head.
Khan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Durham's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Durham has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though. Khan tries to stand but Durham is controlling from the bottom.
Durham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Durham has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Khan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Khan throws a right and a left that Durham avoids nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan moves into the clinch. Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durham's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gengis Khan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Durham's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Durham blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan tries to bum rush Durham with a series of wild strikes but Durham uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham closes the distance but Khan moves to the side and Khan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Khan thumps Durham with a low kick. Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durham closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Durham pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage. Durham is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durham's face.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
 The cut above Michael Durham's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Khan with a knee to the head.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durham can do to turn this around? Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Durham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durham. Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durham tries to keep at a distance but Khan has taken the fight into the clinch. Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Khan stalks Durham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durham's face. Durham staggers backwards, shaken. Khan tries to bum rush Durham with a series of wild strikes but Durham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Durham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khan throws a series of strikes that have Durham backpedaling.
Gengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khan throws a quick inside leg kick. Khan throws a right and a left that Durham avoids nicely. Gengis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Khan scores with a jab to the body. Khan thumps Durham with a low kick. Gengis Khan is winning the standup battle so far. A punch combination from Khan misses. A left and a right from Khan both land. Nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durham circles away quickly and effectively. Khan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durham. Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durham, pushing him back against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Durham takes an elbow to the forehead. A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Durham is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him. A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan crunches a lovely knee into Durham's ribcage.
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Khan throws a series of punches but Durham moves out of range.
Khan gets caught flat footed, as Durham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khan has escaped and now he's on top!
Durham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khan 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 Durham.
Khan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gengis Khan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Michael Durham's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Khan works over Durham's head and body with a nice combination. Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan misses with the combination.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durham moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Khan swinging wilding here.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Khan counters with a big head kick but Durham shrugs it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Khan throws a nice looking combination but Durham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Durham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A punch combination from Khan misses. Khan leaves Durham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Khan scores with a kick to the midsection. Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan moves into the clinch. Khan lands a good knee to the midsection. Durham won't want to take too many of those. Durham takes a knee to the side of the body. Khan landing knees to the body.
Khan landing knees to the head.
Khan has Durham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan connects with a crisp jab. Khan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Durham tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Michael Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gengis Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Durham.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan has managed to clinch.
Khan lands a good knee to the midsection. Durham won't want to take too many of those. Durham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durham. That did some damage! Khan throws a combination. Durham tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Durham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durham off to one side. Khan tries to bum rush Durham with a series of wild strikes but Durham uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Khan throws a right and a left that Durham avoids nicely. Khan leaves Durham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Khan throws a right and a left that both miss. A cross from Khan lands. Gengis Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Danga de danga de dang - Khan scores with a four punch combination!
Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan throws a right hand that Durham ducks under and follows up with a left that Durham also avoids with ease. Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet. Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gengis Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Khan misses with a double jab.
Khan throws a series of punches but Durham avoids them all with ease. Khan is looking to slow Durham down with leg kicks. Durham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Durham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Khan lands with a nice body kick. Durham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Durham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khan clinches. A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Khan.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Khan.
And that's the end of the fight! Gengis Khan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gengis Khan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Fleur has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rotten! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter La Fleur! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rotten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Fleur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotten swivels and escapes. Rotten throws out a loose jab but La Fleur uses good head movement to avoid it. Rotten throws a wild combination but nothing lands. La Fleur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotten counters with a left and a right that stings La Fleur. La Fleur misses with a wild combination.
Peter La Fleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. La Fleur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rotten counters with a nice double leg into half guard. La Fleur looks gassed! Rotten controlling the pace. Rotten seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down La Fleur for as long as he can get away with.
Rotten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rotten seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rotten's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Rotten slips a nice elbow through La Fleur's hands, connecting with La Fleur's forehead. Still in half guard, Rotten seems content to control. La Fleur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rotten thows a huge punch but La Fleur dodges it nicely.
Rotten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rotten uses his free foot to push down on La Fleur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for La Fleur. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rotten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
La Fleur is trying to escape the mount.
Rotten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rotten controlling the position easily from mount.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rotten lands a big shot there that rocks La Fleur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rotten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Bas Rotten just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. La Fleur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. La Fleur throws a combination that misses
so Rotten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Rotten controlling from the top position. Rotten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of La Fleur's head. Rotten sitting in guard, not really doing much.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rotten passes into half guard. Rotten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rotten works his foot free and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rotten dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rotten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Fleur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotten counters with a nice leg kick. La Fleur blocks the body kick.
Rotten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Fleur circles away quickly and effectively. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rotten, right into the meat.
Rotten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rotten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bas Rotten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. La Fleur misses with a combination
and Rotten counters with a two punch combo. Rotten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rotten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of La Fleur's head.
Rotten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in La Fleur's guard. Rotten works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rotten sitting and controlling from the half guard. La Fleur is breathing heavily. 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. Rotten connects with a nice short shot to La Fleur's temple.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rotten trying to control the pace.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rotten moves into full mount! La Fleur won't be happy about that! Rotten takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rotten lands a nice shot to the head. Rotten pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. La Fleur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rotten content just to control the position here. Bas Rotten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Bas Rotten just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Rotten scores with a sloppy right hand. La Fleur should have avoided that one. No luck for Rotten with that takedown attempt. La Fleur misses with a double jab
and Rotten counters with a leg kick. La Fleur misses with an uppercut. La Fleur misses with a combination
and Rotten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rotten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Fleur backs up against the cage.
Rotten closes the distance and clinches up with La Fleur, looking for a takedown. Rotten pushes La Fleur against the cage but La Fleur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rotten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rotten showed some decent athleticism there. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rotten in particular looking to stall.
Rotten stands up from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rotten dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rotten cracks La Fleur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. La Fleur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotten counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotten. Rotten controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rotten with a nice head shot there. Rotten controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
 That's one minute gone in the round. La Fleur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. La Fleur wants to stand but Rotten is controlling the position. Rotten slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's two 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.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Bas Rotten just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Rotten throws a series of punches but La Fleur avoids them all with ease. La Fleur misses with a double jab
and Rotten counters with a single leg into guard. La Fleur didn't expect that. Rotten sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotten stands up from La Fleur's guard - Rotten perhaps looking for a knockout. La Fleur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. La Fleur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rotten.
Rotten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Fleur can do to turn this around? Rotten cracks La Fleur with a right hand to the side of the head. Peter La Fleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rotten. La Fleur slips a jab and a cross from Rotten.
Rotten closes the distance and clinches up with La Fleur, looking for a takedown. Rotten pushes La Fleur against the cage but La Fleur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. La Fleur misses with a double jab
and Rotten counters with a nice double leg into side control. La Fleur won't be happy with that. Rotten is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down La Fleur's shoulder. That is not cool. Rotten lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear La Fleur down.
Bas Rotten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. La Fleur being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Bas Rotten showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rotten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rotten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Scatman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scatman's entrance music is im a scat man. A fine choice. Jeremy Scatman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Scatman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burt Angle! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scatman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Angle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scatman circles away. Scatman doesn't manage to clinch there - Angle circles away.
Angle moves out of range of the body kick. Scatman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Angle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scatman sprawls well. Scatman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angle gets slowly back to his feet.
Angle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Angle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Angle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scatman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Angle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Angle unloads with some shots from mount but Scatman bucks and avoids them well.
Angle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Angle working Scatman over with strikes here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Angle unloads with some shots from mount but Scatman bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Angle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Angle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scatman looks a forlorn figure.
Scatman is bucking up trying to escape but Angle cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Angle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Angle throws some wild stikes that Scatman manages to avoid easily.
Scatman taking shots to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Angle landing strikes from the mount and Scatman is in trouble! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Angle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scatman looks a forlorn figure.
Scatman is breathing heavily. Angle throwing strikes here but Scatman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Scatman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Angle misses with a head shot. Scatman blocking the ground and pound. Angle misses with a head shot. Angle is landing with some decent strikes but Scatman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Angle thowing shots but they're missing. Angle with a couple of short strikes. Angle thowing shots but they're missing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Scatman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Angle lands a nice shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Angle raining down shots from the mount! Angle lands a nice shot to the head. Scatman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Angle.
Angle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Angle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Angle punching from mount but Scatman doing a good job of avoiding damage. Angle is in the full mount, landing strikes. Angle looking to finish with strikes here!
Angle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Scatman tries to hold on but Angle pushes him away. Angle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Angle thowing shots but they're missing. Angle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Angle dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angle fails with the takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Scatman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Scatman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Angle throws a series of punches but Scatman moves out of range. Angle shoots in and drives through. Scatman sprawls well. Scatman is looking to clinch but Angle is avoiding it.
Scatman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scatman tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scatman to the ground. Scatman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jeremy Scatman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burt Angle. Scatman throws a push kick but Angle slaps the foot to one side. Angle is breathing heavily. Angle swats away the attempt to clinch by Scatman. Scatman tries to clinch there but Angle circles away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Scatman tries to clinch up but Angle circles away and keeps his distance. Scatman throws a wild body kick that Angle sees coming a mile off. Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scatman but Scatman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice body kick from Scatman. Scatman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Scatman lands a head kick. Angle smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Scatman tries to clinch up. Jeremy Scatman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Angle shoots in looking for a takedown. Scatman tries to sprawl out of it but Angle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scatman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Scatman tries to clinch but Angle is having none of it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Scatman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scatman doesn't manage to clinch there - Angle circles away.
Scatman fails in his attempt to clinch. Angle shoots in and drives through. Scatman sprawls well. Scatman tries to clinch but Angle is having none of it. Scatman tries to close the distance and clinch but Angle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jeremy Scatman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Scatman. No joy for Angle on that attempt. Scatman tries to clinch there but Angle circles away.
Scatman fakes the leg kick and cracks Angle in the body. Scatman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Angle will feel that in the morning.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Angle swats away the attempt to clinch by Scatman. Angle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scatman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Scatman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scatman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Scatman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scatman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scatman lands in his opponent's guard. Angle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Scatman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angle's head. Scatman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Angle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scatman. Angle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scatman is one step ahead there. Angle is trying to keep Scatman in close.
Scatman won't allow Angle to get back to his feet. Angle wants to sweep here but Scatman controlling him for the moment.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Scatman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Scatman tries to clinch up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scatman is defended easily by Angle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Scatman dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Scatman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Angle trying to control from half guard but Scatman is working away. Angle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Angle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Angle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Scatman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Angle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Scatman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Angle. Angle scoring with punches to the head and body. Angle connects with a couple of short punches. Angle is looking to work some ground and pound but Scatman has wrist control. Angle cracks Scatman with a solid left hand. Angle connects with a couple of short punches. Angle wants to pass the guard but Scatman is keeping the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Angle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Scatman keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Both fighters circling a little - Scatman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Scatman slaps away a takedown attempt from Angle, before circling back to the center of the mat. Scatman fails in his attempt to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Scatman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Angle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Scatman as Angle shoots in. Nice body kick there by Scatman. Angle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angle keeps the fight on the outside. Scatman wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Scatman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Scatman tries to close the distance and clinch but Angle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
 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. Scatman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Scatman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Scatman tries to clinch up but Angle circles away and keeps his distance. Angle shoots in for a takedown but Scatman shows good takedown defense. Jeremy Scatman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burt Angle. Scatman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Scatman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angle swats him away and circles back towards the center. Angle fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Angle swats away the attempt to clinch by Scatman.
And that's the end of the fight! Burt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Angle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Angle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcio Melim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo Slide has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcio Melim's chin.
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207 lbs
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211 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcio Melim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bimbo Slide! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slide displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slide bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Slide working the ground and pound but Melim is defending the strikes. Melim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slide.
Melim is looking to regain half guard here but Slide keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Melim's face as Slide controls the position. Melim is looking for a sweep. Melim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slide's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Melim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melim looking for submissions off his back.
Melim actively working from the bottom here. Slide working Melim over with strikes. Slide is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melim looking for submissions off his back.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slide lands a nice short elbow.
Melim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Slide trying to control the action but Melim is working from the bottom. Slide really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Melim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ground and pound from Slide. Slide working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Slide wants to free his trapped foot but Melim is holding on for dear life with his legs. Slide not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melim looking for submissions off his back. Slide looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Slide missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Slide not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Melim is breathing heavily.
Slide looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slide lands with a punch from half guard. Slide stalling.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Slide is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Melim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Melim regains full guard. Nicely done. Slide wants to control from the top but Melim keeps moving. Slide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Slide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melim swivels though and keeps the full guard. Slide throwing strikes from guard but Melim blocks nicely. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Slide throwing strikes but missing. Slide trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slide has managed to clinch.
Melim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slide.
Melim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slide throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melim was covering up waiting for the punch and Slide finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Melim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Slide postures up and lands a big shot to Melim's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slide dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melim with a poor takedown
and Slide counters with a single leg into guard. Melim didn't expect that.
Slide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slide has managed to get both his arms back between Melim's legs - danger averted. Slide scoring with punches to the head and body.
Melim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melim keeping moving, preventing Slide from controlling successfully. Slide is working Melim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Slide chips away with some ground and pound. Slide pushing down on Melim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Slide thows a huge punch but Melim dodges it nicely.
Slide is keen to just control but Melim is a slippery customer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Slide lands with a punch from half guard.
Melim looking for submissions off his back. Slide is trying to control the action in half guard but Melim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Slide landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Melim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slide scores with a couple of nice shots. Melim tries to roll over but Slide keeps him under control. Slide working the head and body with strikes. Slide working the head and body with strikes. Slide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Slide drops an elbow to the side of Melim's head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Slide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Slide thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melim's head. Slide wants to take a breather but Melim is having none of it.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Slide tries for a takedown but Melim circles away easily
and Melim counters with a nice double leg into guard. Slide throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Melim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Slide striking off his back but it's not causing Melim any problems.
Melim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slide wants to sweep but no luck.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melim is one step ahead there.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Slide scores with a jab to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Melim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slide. Slide obviously looking to wear him down.
Slide throws a quick inside leg kick. Marcio Melim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Danga de danga de dang - Slide scores with a four punch combination! Slide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melim counters with a single leg into guard. Slide didn't expect that. Slide looking to control.
Slide will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Melim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Slide trying to keep a closed guard but Melim is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bimbo Slide will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slide fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Melim sprawls well initially but Slide persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Melim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Slide slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Slide trying to control but Melim is working from the bottom.
Melim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Slide with a flurry of punches that miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Slide tries to free his leg and advance position but Melim is retaining full guard.
Melim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slide defends it easily.
Melim looking for a guillotine here but Slide defends easily.
Slide is in close to Melim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Melim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slide thows a big elbow that misses.
Melim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slide defends well. Melim keeping moving, preventing Slide from controlling successfully.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Slide throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far. Slide throws a big right hand that misses. Slide throws a big right hand that misses.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Slide lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melim backs up against the cage.
Melim tries to move into range but Slide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Slide shoots and misses
and Melim counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slide's guard now. Slide controls Melim momentarily but Melim frees himself. Slide tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bimbo Slide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Slide scores with a nice shot.
Melim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slide is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melim, into his guard.
Slide decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Melim, up you get! Slide fails with a takedown attempt.
Slide shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melim is trying to defend but Slide finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slide pulls his head out easily. Slide thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Melim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slide.
Melim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slide pulls his head out easily.
Melim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slide pulls his head out easily. Slide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Slide is looking to take a break and control but Melim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slide. Well Slide has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bimbo Slide!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Down the House. Edwards has chosen Funk Soul Brotha - FatBoy Slim as his entrance music. 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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25
285 lbs
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290 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Edwards! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Edwards moves out of range as Palowakski strikes. Edwards is looking to clinch but Palowakski is avoiding it.
Palowakski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palowakski looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range. Palowakski tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Palowakski takes the fight into the clinch. Palowakski tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Palowakski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Edwards misses with an elbow over the top. Edwards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Palowakski fails to land. Palowakski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Palowakski stalling.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Edwards lands an elbow just above Palowakski 's eye. Edwards prevents Palowakski from breaking the clinch. Palowakski can't break the clinch.
Edwards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Palowakski blocks an elbow strike. Palowakski working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Palowakski fails to land. Edwards misses with an elbow strike.
Palowakski tries to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling the position. Edwards throws an elbow that misses.
Edwards prevents Palowakski from breaking the clinch.
Palowakski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Edwards. Palowakski looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range. Palowakski is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Palowakski doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Fred Palowakski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edwards slips under a jab. Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center. Palowakski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Palowakski. Palowakski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Palowakski. A jab from Palowakski misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Edwards blocks a jab. Palowakski throws a leg kick but Edwards checks it. Palowakski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away. Palowakski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Palowakski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Mark Edwards has been cut. Palowakski misses with a straight right. Palowakski connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off. Palowakski wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Palowakski shrugs it off. Palowakski is breathing heavily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edwards lands with a kick to the temple. Palowakski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Fred Palowakski has been cut. Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Edwards misses with a body punch
and Palowakski counters with a shoot takedown. Edwards fights it but they end up in guard. Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Palowakski is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Edwards will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palowakski lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick. Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Palowakski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Edwards misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Palowakski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot. Mark Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup. Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Palowakski shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Palowakski tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Palowakski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Edwards is trying to keep Palowakski in close.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Palowakski tries to pass. Palowakski postures up.
Palowakski is looking to stand up but Edwards won't let him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Edwards is trying to control the position but Palowakski postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palowakski gets to his feet. Edwards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! The fighters circling - Palowakski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing. Palowakski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away. Mark Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Palowakski moves out of range of the body kick. Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Palowakski. Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center. Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Palowakski moves out of range easily. Palowakski lands a with a good body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Palowakski tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Edwards counters with a head kick. That will keep Palowakski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Palowakski throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards. Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Palowakski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Palowakski closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Palowakski pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Palowakski takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses. Palowakski misses with a wild body shot. Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Edwards tries to clinch up but Palowakski circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palowakski's sensitive parts. Palowakski misses with an uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Palowakski avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Palowakski tries to clinch but Edwards moves away and Edwards counters with a head kick that wobbles Palowakski - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Edwards sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Edwards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krac Wanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Won Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Won Wick has chosen Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugz as his entrance music. Krac Wanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krac Wanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Won Wick! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Won Wick sizes up Wanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Won Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wanov. Won Wick misses with a hook. Wanov ducked under it nicely. Won Wick misses with a double jab.
Wanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Won Wick's waist but Won Wick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wanov off to one side. Ludwig Won Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Won Wick lands a jab-cross combination. Wanov tries for a takedown but Won Wick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krac Wanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wanov thows a body shot but no joy. Wanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Won Wick avoids it really well and circles away. Wanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Won Wick defends it nicely. Wanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wanov avoids the body shot from Won Wick.
Won Wick throws a looping overhand right but Wanov ducks down to avoid it.
 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. The fighters circling - Wanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Won Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Won Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanov.
Won Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanov.
Wanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Won Wick swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Won Wick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Won Wick.
Won Wick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wanov doesn't seem bothered though. Wanov looks to land a right hand but Won Wick moved out of range. Won Wick looks to throw the jab but Wanov is out of range. Won Wick misses with a hook. Wanov has a takedown stuffed. Horrible takedown by Wanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Won Wick which made him look bad.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Won Wick throws a jab when Wanov was well out of range. Won Wick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wanov staying out of range there. Wanov avoids the body shot from Won Wick.
Wanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Won Wick avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Won Wick misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Won Wick dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Won Wick dodges the punch combination from Wanov.
Won Wick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Won Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanov moves away. Won Wick stuffs the takedown. No joy there for Won Wick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wanov shoots in for a takedown but Won Wick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A punch combination from Wanov misses. Wanov tries to move into range but Won Wick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Good shot there by Won Wick. Won Wick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Wanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Won Wick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wanov throws a shot from downtown. Won Wick moves away and avoids it. Nice uppercut there from Won Wick. Won Wick lands a jab to Wanov's midsection. Wanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ludwig Won Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch combination from Won Wick misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Won Wick scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Won Wick. No joy for Wanov on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krac Wanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Won Wick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Won Wick. Won Wick stuffs the takedown attempt from Wanov. Wanov gets slowly back to his feet. Won Wick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Won Wick sprawls well. Won Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanov gets slowly back to his feet. Won Wick lands an overhand right.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Won Wick sprawls well. He's pushed Wanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Won Wick connects with a right hand. Wanov shakes it off. Won Wick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Won Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wanov. Wanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Won Wick throws a right hand that Wanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Wanov also avoids with ease. Won Wick lands with an uppercut that bounces Wanov off the cage and back into rage. Won Wick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wanov looks for a takedown but Won Wick sprawls well. Won Wick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Won Wick throws a looping overhand right but Wanov ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Won Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Won Wick scores with a decent looking hook. Wanov shoots in and drives through. Won Wick sprawls well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wanov is defended easily by Won Wick. Wanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Won Wick.
Wanov shoots in and bounces Won Wick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Won Wick looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wanov is defending well. Won Wick quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wanov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Won Wick celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Won Wick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky Balboa Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barreto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barreto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cigano's sensitive parts. A left and a right from Barreto both land. Nice combination. Cigano throws a nice looking combination but Barreto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A nice leg kick lands there from Barreto. Barreto is looking to slow Cigano down with leg kicks. Barreto lands a head kick!
Barreto scores with a leg kick.
Cigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barreto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cigano.
Good leg kick by Barreto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barreto. Barreto throws a nice outside leg kick. Barreto throws a nice head kick!
Cigano throws a right and a left that both miss. Cigano swings for the body but Barreto moves out of range.
Cigano looks to land a combination. Barreto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Cigano's corner calls for a 1-2. Cigano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cigano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barreto - the referee stops the clock and Cigano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barreto. Cigano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cigano looks gassed! Cigano takes a swing at Barreto's ribcage but misses. Barreto lands a jab-cross combination. Barreto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Barreto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Barreto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barreto throws a one two combo.
Cigano takes a kick to the side of the head. Barreto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barreto.
No joy there for Barreto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barreto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barreto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barreto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barreto moves into the clinch successfully.
Barreto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cigano takes a kick to the side of the head. Barreto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cigano. Barreto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Cigano is rocked! Cigano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Barreto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cigano. That did some damage! Cigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barreto can pounce on him.
Barreto scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Barreto lands a head kick!
Cigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Barreto finish him? Cigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barreto. Cigano seems to have recovered his senses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Barreto goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Barreto lands a two punch combo.
Barreto lands with a big left! Cigano is wobbled badly! Barreto comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Cigano to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jose Barreto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Georgsen throws a series of punches but Kelso avoids them all with ease. Kelso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Georgsen. A telegraphed right hand from Kelso misses the target. Georgsen throws a right hand that Kelso ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelso also avoids with ease. Georgsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelso.
Georgsen closes the distance and clinches. Kelso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Georgsen's efforts to push away. Kelso has Georgsen pressed against the cage, preventing Georgsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Georgsen is trying to break the clinch but Kelso is controlling him. Georgsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Georgsen is trying to break the clinch but Kelso is controlling him.
Georgsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Georgsen throws a right hand that Kelso ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelso also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georgsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georgsen moves in looking to clinch but Kelso pushes him off. Georgsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelso moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Georgsen misses with a two punch combination.
Georgsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Georgsen!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Georgsen throws a right and a left that both miss. Georgsen scores with a nice strike. Georgsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelso moves in looking to clinch but Georgsen pushes him off. Kelso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Georgsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Georgsen throws a body punch but Kelso moves out of range. Georgsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kelso to counter with a crisp jab. Kelso dodges the punch combination from Georgsen.
A big left from Kelso misses. Nice defenses there by Georgsen. Georgsen swings for the body but Kelso moves out of range.
Georgsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgsen misses with a two punch combination.
Kelso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Georgsen defends it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Kelso misses the target.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Georgsen. Georgsen connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kelso! He's out on his feet! Georgsen rushes in and drops Kelso with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hans Arne Georgsen! Hans Arne Georgsen retains his light heavyweight title!
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