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No Exit 130 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. Candy has chosen zZzz as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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276 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Candy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Candy misses.
Candy looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice scores with a nice right hand.
Slice thuds his right hand into Candy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
Slice swings for the body but Candy moves out of range.
Candy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Candy lands with a straight right. Slice didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Candy misses.
Candy misses the shot to the body.
Candy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice throws a series of punches but Candy moves out of range.
Candy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Candy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice throws a right hand that Candy ducks under and follows up with a left that Candy also avoids with ease.
Slice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Slice's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slice duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy misses the shot to the body.
Candy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slice slips a straight right by Candy.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Candy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Candy throws a right and a left that Slice avoids nicely.
Slice looks to land a body kick but Candy moved away.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Candy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Candy scores with a shot to the body.
Candy scores with a shot to the body.
Candy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Candy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Candy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like John Candy has been cut.
Candy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
A slow jab from Candy misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Candy misses the target.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Slice.
Candy looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
A head kick by Slice misses
and Candy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Candy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Candy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
Candy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Candy throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Slice throws a series of punches but Candy moves out of range.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Candy throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Candy misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Candy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Candy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Candy. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Candy throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Candy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Candy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Candy takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Candy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Candy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Candy looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses the jab.
Candy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Candy.
Slice tries to bum rush Candy with a series of wild strikes but Candy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Candy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slice rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Candy moves out of range as Slice throws a body kick.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Slice pushes Candy away with a front kick.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Candy's head.
Candy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Candy.
Candy takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Candy throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Slice slips a straight right by Candy.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Candy's head backwards.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Candy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Candy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Candy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Slice.
Slice avoids the body shot from Candy.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Candy throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Candy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice throws a hook but Candy avoids it easily.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Candy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Candy scores with a punch to the head.
Candy throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Slice misses.
Candy throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Candy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slice throws a combination. Candy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Candy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Candy moves away and avoids it.
Candy is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Slice.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Candy misses with a few strikes there.
Candy thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice misses with a low kick.
Candy blocks a jab.
Slice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a combination
and Candy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Candy avoids the body shot from Slice.
Candy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Candy moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice misses with a low kick as Candy jumps back.
Candy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Candy.
Candy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Candy misses with a leg kick.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Slice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Candy doesn't seem phased though.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Candy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice scores with the left hand. Candy knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy scores with a body shot.
Candy misses with a wild combination.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Candy is out of range.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Candy lands an overhand right.
Candy misses with a two punch combination.
Candy misses with a wild body shot.
Candy dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Candy lands with a shot to the body.
Slice slips a straight right by Candy.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook but Candy blocks it.
Candy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Candy throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Slice throws a head kick but Candy moves out of range.
Candy looks to land a combination. Slice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Candy misses with a two punch combination.
Candy lands a right hook to the body.
Candy misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Candy misses.
Candy swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Candy.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Candy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Candy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Candy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Candy misses with a straight right.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Candy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Candy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Candy.
Candy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Candy takes one on the button.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Candy dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Candy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Candy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Candy.
Candy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Candy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Candy lands a nice shot to the body.
Candy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Candy stuns Slice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Candy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Candy fails to land with a series of punches.
Candy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Candy throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Candy lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Candy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Candy misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy blocks a leg kick.
Candy throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Candy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Slice lands with a straight right. Candy didn't see that one coming.
Candy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Candy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Candy. Those never looked like landing.
Candy blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Candy lands with a shot to the body.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Slice swings for the body but Candy moves out of range.
Candy thows a body shot but no joy.
Candy with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Candy throws out the jab.
Slice throws a right and a left that Candy avoids nicely.
Candy misses with a two punch combination.
Candy dips to his left and cracks Slice with an uppercut!
Candy misses with a straight right.
Candy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Candy slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Slice jabs at Candy's body.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Candy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Candy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Candy misses with a wild body shot.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimbo Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Candy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Candy.
Candy misses with a body shot.
Candy throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
John Candy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Candy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Candy slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Candy throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Candy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candy throws a right and a left that Slice avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Candy at a distance.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Candy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Candy 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Candy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Statkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Statkiewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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256 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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226 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michal Statkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Statkiewicz.
It looks like Michal Statkiewicz has been cut.
Statkiewicz gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Statkiewicz tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Miller is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Statkiewicz buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Statkiewicz!! Statkiewicz is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Miller throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tay Zonday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zonday has chosen Chocolate Rain 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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148 lbs
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137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaarlo Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tay Zonday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Zonday ducks down to avoid it.
Gustav misses with a hook. Zonday ducked under it nicely.
Zonday looks for the body kick but Gustav saw that one coming.
Gustav with a hook.
Gustav throws an overhand right that lands on Zonday's shoulder, as Zonday tries to avoid the shot.
Zonday walks into a jab.
Zonday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustav.
Zonday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gustav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gustav takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zonday throws a lazy body kick
enabling Gustav to counter with a crisp jab.
Zonday is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonday throws a sloppy head kick
and Gustav counters with a nice uppercut.
Zonday is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him?
Zonday throws a head kick that misses
and Gustav counters with a nice right hand that sends Zonday toppling to the canvas! Zonday scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gustav finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustav jabs Zonday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Zonday.
Gustav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zonday in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gustav circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zonday to the canvas! Zonday doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gustav keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Gustav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyman Santos (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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204 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyman Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Santos 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.
Santos is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Santos wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Santos 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.
Santos is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Santos's guard.
Santos has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyman Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Santos manages to retain guard.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Santos screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helio Silva!
Helio Silva made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Map Gostos A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gostos A is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ratamahatta - Sepultura. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Map Gostos A!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Gostos A saw that one coming.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Gostos A knows he should have avoided that one.
Gostos A misses with a looping left.
Nelson with a hook.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Gostos A.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Gostos A.
Gostos A throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Gostos A fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gostos A checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Gostos A takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Gostos A back into the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gostos A's head.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Gostos A is trying to break free.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Gostos A pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Gostos A is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gostos A misses with a body shot.
Gostos A scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gostos A misses with a wild combination.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gostos A's hands.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Gostos A avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Gostos A misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gostos A, pushing him back against the cage.
Gostos A is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gostos A misses the shot to the body.
Gostos A misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gostos A throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Gostos A finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Gostos A.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson cracks Gostos A with an open hand slap.
Gostos A throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gostos A darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Gostos A misses with a wild combination.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Map Gostos A seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gostos A thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Gostos A with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gostos A takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Gostos A backpedaling.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gostos A is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Gostos A has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson keeps control of Gostos A as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson rushes Gostos A and presses him up against the cage.
Gostos A wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gostos A looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Gostos A throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Gostos A back into the cage.
Nelson leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Gostos A takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gostos A fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogers Nelson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gostos A throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gostos A avoids a kick to the body.
Gostos A throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Gostos A tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gostos A.
Nelson cracks Gostos A with a good jab.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gostos A, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Gostos A is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gostos A swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gostos A loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Gostos A's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Gostos A.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Gostos A slips the punch.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gostos A throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gostos A!
Gostos A defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson tests Gostos A's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gostos A misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gostos A. Gostos A circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gostos A. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gostos A misses with an uppercut.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Gostos A misses with an uppercut.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gostos A misses with a straight right.
Gostos A swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Gostos A.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Gostos A is avoiding it.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gostos A looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gostos A.
Gostos A lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson jabs Gostos A to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gostos A misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Map Gostos A is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gostos A is just out of range.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gostos A off the cage and back into range.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gostos A misses the jab.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Gostos A has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gostos A misses with a left hand
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson with a jab.
Gostos A with a nice cross.
Gostos A swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gostos A uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Gostos A. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gostos A wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gostos A can do to turn this around?
Gostos A is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogers Nelson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson darts in and clinches Gostos A up against the cage.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gostos A.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Gostos A is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gostos A's efforts to push away.
Nelson has Gostos A pressed against the cage, preventing Gostos A from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gostos A is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gostos A tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
Gostos A wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gostos A tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson keeps control of Gostos A as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson rushes Gostos A and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gostos A wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gostos A wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gostos As head.
Gostos A can't break the clinch.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gostos A backwards.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson clinches up with Gostos A and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson has Gostos A up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson gets through Gostos A's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gostos A looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Map Gostos A has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gostos A backwards.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gostos A takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gostos A looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Gostos A slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gostos A checks it well.
Gostos A tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gostos A ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nelson misses.
Gostos A misses with a combination
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gostos A tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Gostos A backs away looking to recover.
Gostos A lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Rogers Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Gostos A cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gostos A throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gostos A gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gostos A misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Gostos A in a clinch.
Gostos A is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gostos A's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gostos A throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson darts in and clinches Gostos A up against the cage.
Gostos A wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogers Nelson!
A victorious Rogers Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saguro Takada!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Takada's guard.
Takada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee connects with a right hand. Takada shakes it off.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Takada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Takada persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saguro Takada.
Takada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takada!
Lee wants to control the pace but Takada is squirming around nicely.
Takada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Takada is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Takada is in no mood to give up.
Takada tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to advance to Takada's back.
Lee looking to control but Takada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee goes for an armbar but Takada turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Takada.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takada passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takada defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a big right hand that misses.
Takada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Takada pushes his legs off easily.
Takada looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takada is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Takada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takada somewhat.
Eric Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Lee.
Takada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takada looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Eric Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saguro Takada.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Takada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Takada shoots in.
Takada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee jabs at Takada's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takada is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Takada circles away and we're back to standing.
Takada walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takada on his heels. He'll look to pass Takada's guard now, I'm sure.
Takada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
Lee 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.
Takada trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee throws a right hand that Takada ducks under and follows up with a left that Takada also avoids with ease.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Takada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee passes Takada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takada is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Lee trying to control the position but Takada manages to sink in the hooks.
Takada has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada is landing with strikes. Lee can't take much more of this.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takada is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to control the hands but Takada won't let him.
Takada is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Takada.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Takada keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Takada.
That kick from Takada tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takada to the mat! Takada manages to get full guard.
Takada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takada doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Takada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Eric Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A lazy left from Takada finds it's target.
Eric Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takada pinned against the cage. Takada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takada fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saguro Takada.
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Takada working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Takada is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee is nestled in close to Takada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takada is trying to get back to full guard.
Eric Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee working over Takada with some ground and pound. Takada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Takada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Takada flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Takada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Takada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takada.
Lee tries to control but Takada wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee breaks from Takada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Takada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saguro Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Takada that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee with shots to the head and body - Takada looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takada can't escape the position.
Lee working for a submission but Takada is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - We Are. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ed Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nelson.
Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nelson is trying to keep an underhook but Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Nelson scores with punches to the body.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Nelson are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nelson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Silva is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Nelson!
Our winner, Ed Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Pinochet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pinochet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pinochet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pinochet is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pinochet tries to improve position but can't.
Dai throws an elbow but Pinochet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pinochet is looking for a sweep.
Dai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinochet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dai tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinochet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinochet is looking for a sweep. Dai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinochet gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dai postures up in Pinochet's guard and throws a big left but Pinochet blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet wants to sweep here but Dai controlling him for the moment.
Dai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinochet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dai throws a big elbow that misses.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dai wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Dai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinochet is trying to control the position but Dai postures up.
Dai works over Pinochet with some ground and pound from guard.
Pinochet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dai is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pinochet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dai, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Dai pulls Pinochet in close to prevent any damage.
Pinochet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dai tries for a takedown but Pinochet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinochet gets a takedown into half guard.
Dai wants to control but Pinochet is keeping busy.
Pinochet wants to free his trapped foot but Dai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dai tries to roll over but Pinochet keeps him under control.
Dai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinochet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinochet's back!
Dai 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.
Pinochet manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dai's guard. Nice work there by Pinochet.
Dai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinochet is fighting to break Dai's control of his arms but Dai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinochet is one step ahead there.
Dai controlling the position.
Dai trying to keep a closed guard but Pinochet is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Dai.
No luck for Dai with that takedown attempt.
Pinochet drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dai looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai pushes Pinochet off and gets back to his feet.
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinochet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinochet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dai.
Dai shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinochet sprawls well. He's pushed Dai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinochet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dai was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinochet.
Dai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pinochet is trying to defend but Dai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Dai.
Dai lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinochet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dai is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet controlling the position for now.
Pinochet is pressing down on Dai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pinochet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dai is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Pinochet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dai won't allow Pinochet to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinochet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinochet is trying to keep Dai in close.
Dai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinochet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai is in close to Pinochet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pinochet is trying to keep Dai in close.
Dai preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dai preventing the sweep.
Dai throws a big right hand that misses.
Dai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinochet's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinochet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinochet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dai throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinochet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinochet trying to keep a closed guard but Dai is proving a slippery customer.
Pinochet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mark Dai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinochet seems keen to control Dai's posture.
Augusto Pinochet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pinochet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dai was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinochet finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinochet stops Dai from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinochet is one step ahead there.
Pinochet postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dai is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dai trying to move into half guard but instead Pinochet has managed to sweep!
Dai wants to sweep but no luck.
Dai keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Pinochet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dai has one of Pinochet's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Dai's face as Pinochet controls the position.
Pinochet trying to control the action but Dai is working from the bottom.
Dai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinochet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dai is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai is working hard here to advance position.
Dai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinochet off and has taken his back!
Pinochet trying to control the action but Dai just sinks the hooks in.
Dai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pinochet hold on?!
Dai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Pinochet escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Dai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinochet is one step ahead there.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Augusto Pinochet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pinochet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dai shoots in but no luck this time.
Dai takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Dai tries for a takedown but Pinochet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dai tries for a takedown but Pinochet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dai takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pinochet as Dai shoots in.
Dai connects with a looping right hand.
Pinochet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dai moves away.
Pinochet scores with a takedown into Dai's guard.
Dai pushes Pinochet off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dai as he avoids it easily.
Dai leaves Pinochet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinochet throws out a powerful jab.
Dai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mark Dai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet with a poor takedown
and Dai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Dai as Pinochet shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai leaves Pinochet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinochet stuffs the takedown.
Dai drives through with a takedown into Pinochet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dai looking to sit in guard and control but Pinochet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dai being controlled here, momentarily.
Augusto Pinochet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dai is trying to keep Pinochet in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinochet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Augusto Pinochet.
I think Dai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Fred Lee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
Charlie Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee punishes Manson's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manson thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Manson cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee slips under a jab from Manson.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson misses with a looping right.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manson. Manson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manson there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Manson moved out of range.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Manson misses with a head kick.
Lee slips a jab from Manson.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
Fred Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Manson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Lee misses with the combination.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Manson's belly button to the back.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Manson takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Manson throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Manson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manson tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Lee scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Manson's front leg but catches the back leg as Manson tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a series of punches but Manson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Manson in the body.
Donk. Lee catches Manson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manson takes one to the side of the head.
Manson thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manson swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Manson blocks a head kick by Lee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manson on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manson is defended easily by Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee works over Manson's head and body with a nice combination.
Charlie Manson's cut is getting worse.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Manson's head.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Manson saw it coming and moves away.
Manson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lee lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee catches Manson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manson throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Manson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manson in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Manson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lee.
Manson throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
Lee misses with the combination.
Manson avoids the body shot from Lee.
Manson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Manson's head back.
Charlie Manson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Manson checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Manson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manson's guard. Nice move by Lee!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Manson looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manson looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee tests Manson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Manson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Manson off the cage and back into range.
Lee jabs Manson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manson looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Manson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee feints and then cracks Manson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manson down.
Lee takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Manson should have avoided that one.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Manson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manson misses with an uppercut
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manson looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Manson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manson misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee scores with a hook.
Jeez, Charlie Manson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lee cracks the inside of Manson's front leg.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fred Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee forces Manson back against the cage and clinches.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manson throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Manson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee catches Manson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Manson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Lee!
A very excited looking Fred Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between B.B. Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). B. Bundy and Tim Taylor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Taylor's choice of entrance music: . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, B.B. Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bundy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Bundy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like B.B. Bundy has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B.B. Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Bundy won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bundy throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
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!
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tim Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundy is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Bundy wants a takedown.
Bundy fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
Bundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Bundy.
Bundy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Bundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Bundy manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taylor is stalling here but it's allowed Bundy to get half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that B.B. Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on B.B. Bundy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Bundy tries to clinch up.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Bundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
B.B. Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Bundy's body.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor throws a combination. Bundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tim Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Bundy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B.B. Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Bundy shoots in.
Bundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taylor tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Tim Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Bundy seems unphased.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor leaves Bundy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Bundy moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
Bundy throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Bundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Bundy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bundy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor to the ground. Bundy is now in Taylor's guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on B.B. Bundy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Bundy tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bundy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a crisp one two that drops Bundy! Taylor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bundy to his feet! Bundy is in big trouble!
Bundy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Bundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bundy tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B.B. Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor cracks Bundy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taylor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bundy to stand back up!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Bundy's body. Bundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor cracks Bundy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bundy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Taylor pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bundy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Taylor!
Tim Taylor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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