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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Matsuo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Matsuo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matsuo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Matsuo won't let him.
Matsuo looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matsuo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Matsuo prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Matsuo throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Matsuo uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson.
Matsuo looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsuo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Matsuo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Matsuo is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuo breaks the clinch.
Anderson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matsuo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Matsuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Matsuo persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Matsuo.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsuo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo has picked Anderson up - he's going for a ride! Matsuo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuo is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuo works his way into side control.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Matsuo trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Matsuo works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo get's back to his feet.
Matsuo rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuo tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson cracks Matsuo with a nice body shot.
Matsuo decides to pull guard.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuo is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Matsuo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsuo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Matsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuo continues to drive forward.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsuo.
Anderson shoots in but Matsuo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Matsuo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuo looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson gets caught napping as Matsuo dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matsuo won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Matsuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsuo is aware though and is defending well.
Matsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matsuo passes into half guard.
Matsuo stalling.
Anderson trying to hold on to Matsuo's head to control him but Matsuo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Matsuo is controlling him
Well, if Matsuo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matsuo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Matsuo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anderson shrugs it off.
Matsuo trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson taking shots to the head.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Matsuo maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anderson reaches up to try and control the position but Matsuo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Anderson rolls and tries to escape and now Matsuo has his back!
Anderson is taking damage to the body and head.
Matsuo doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Matsuo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuo is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Matsuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matsuo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matsuo tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson tries to escape but Matsuo is in control.
Matsuo lands a few punches from side control.
Matsuo working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Matsuo scoring with strikes.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuo working the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to control but Matsuo postures up.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsuo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matsuo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsuo is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matsuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Matsuo there.
Matsuo prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Matsuo decides to stand and escape the position.
Matsuo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Matsuo.
Anderson dives in and grabs Matsuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuo pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Matsuo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuo blocks a jab.
Matsuo gets a clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Matsuo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Matsuo from controlling successfully.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsuo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matsuo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsuo trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jon Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Matsuo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson won't allow Matsuo to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Matsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsuo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Matsuo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shotgun Trua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocherre Velassco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shotgun Trua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocherre Velassco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velassco looks to score with a jab to the body but Trua is just out of range.
As Velassco looks to move away, Trua throws a big counter combo bu Velassco just gets out of the way.
Velassco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velassco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trua was well out of range. Poor timing from Velassco.
Velassco moves away from the strike by Trua.
Velassco lands with an overhand left.
Velassco moves out of range of the body kick from Trua.
Trua looks for the body kick but Velassco saw that one coming.
Trua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velassco is able to avoid easily.
Velassco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velassco lands a high kick!
Trua is rocked!
Trua misses with a jab to the body
and Velassco counters with a low kick, right behind Trua 's knee.
Oh Trua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velassco rushes Trua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velassco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velassco is pushing Trua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Velassco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trua seems to have got his legs back now.
Trua is breathing heavily.
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!
Trua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velassco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trua blocks a body shot from Velassco.
Trua throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco missing with knees to the body.
Trua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Velassco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velassco.
Trua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trua throws a punch but it's blocked by Velassco.
Velassco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trua.
Velassco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velassco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trua avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trua tries a body shot but Velassco blocks it.
Velassco struggles to land a body shot inside as Trua controls his hands.
Velassco digs a right hand into Trua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trua's gas tank.
Trua scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velassco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trua.
Velassco prevents a body shot from Trua.
Velassco has Trua pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Trua is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Velassco - that's hurt Trua badly! Oh, another knee lands and Trua is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Trua doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rocherre Velassco!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocherre Velassco 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnar's choice of entrance music: go coors!. 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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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango cracks the inside of Lesnar's front leg.
Lesnar is looking to chop away at Tango's legs.
Tango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tango has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Lesnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tango blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
Tango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lesnar lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tango takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tango is trying to maintain a safe position but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns Tango into the cage.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike.
Lesnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tango blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Tango controls his hands.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
Lesnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tango avoids it.
Tango blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango looking to stall.
Tango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tango lands a body shot.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
Lesnar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tango.
Knees to the body from Tango.
Lesnar looks winded!
Tango slows down the pace here.
Tango avoiding damage.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tango obliges.
Tango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Tango.
Tango looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tango utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tango dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tango.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tango lands a right hand.
Lesnar gets through Tango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tango will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lesnar up against the cage.
Tango lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tango lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tango using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tango lands with a left to the head.
Tango can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Tango controls his hands.
Tango landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tango connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Silverback Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tango putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tango makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tango drops Lesnar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lesnar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
Knees to the body from Tango.
Tango content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tango creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lesnar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lesnar drops to his knees and Tango pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wango Tango!
Wango Tango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hitmon Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a right and a left that Skiter avoids nicely.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Skiter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Skiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Skiter throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
It looks like Hitmon Lee has been cut.
Skiter jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skiter throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks for a takedown but Skiter sprawls well.
Lee checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter lands a jab.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skiter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skiter moves into the clinch successfully.
Skiter lands a shot to the body.
Skiter working aggressively here.
Skiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Skiter fails to land.
Lee looking to stall.
Skiter tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Skiter back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skiter lands a shot to the body.
Skiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Skiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skiter working aggressively here.
Skiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skiter scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Skiter misses with a body punch.
Skiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skiter after a bit of a struggle.
Rodrick Skiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitmon Lee.
Skiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Skiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skiter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Skiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skiter scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Skiter gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Skiter.
Skiter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Skiter controls his hands.
Skiter tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Skiter takes an elbow to the temple.
Skiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Skiter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skiter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skiter gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Skiter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skiter has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Skiter throws a head punch that misses.
Skiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Skiter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hitmon Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee is looking to chop away at Skiter's legs.
Lee throws a leg kick but Skiter moved away.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Skiter misses with a wild combination.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Skiter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee looks for the body kick but Skiter saw that one coming.
Skiter lands an overhand right.
Skiter throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Skiter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skiter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skiter throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Skiter misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Skiter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Skiter misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Skiter.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Skiter throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Skiter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skiter lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrick Skiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee defending well as Skiter loads up on a big left hand.
Skiter throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Skiter looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Skiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Skiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Skiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiter checks a leg kick.
Skiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Skiter ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Skiter slips under a jab from Lee.
Hitmon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Skiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee cracks Skiter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skiter manages to avoid it.
Skiter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Skiter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skiter avoids the head kick by Lee.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skiter lands with an overhand left.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Skiter shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skiter tries to improve position but can't.
Skiter wants to get back to his feet.
Lee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Skiter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lee.
Lee prevents Skiter from escaping the position.
Skiter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skiter tries to get out of the position.
Skiter dodges the ground and pound from Lee.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.
Skiter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skiter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Skiter defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiter is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Skiter controlling the position.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Skiter blocks nicely.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Skiter.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Lee misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodrick Skiter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hitmon Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Skiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skiter 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.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Skiter off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skiter throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Skiter misses with an uppercut.
Skiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skiter scrambles back to his feet.
Skiter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Lee tenderised Skiter's leg. Skiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skiter thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Skiter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Skiter in the body.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Skiter off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skiter connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrick Skiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skiter just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Skiter takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee slips under a jab from Skiter.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skiter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skiter throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a low kick but Skiter avoids it.
Skiter throws a body kick that misses.
Skiter throws a head kick that misses.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Skiter moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiter misses with a head kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skiter.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skiter misses with an uppercut.
Skiter throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skiter.
Lee slips a straight right by Skiter.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skiter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Skiter misses its intended target.
Skiter misses with a hook.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Skiter.
Skiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Skiter moves his leg out of the way.
Skiter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skiter throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skiter throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Skiter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skiter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skiter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skiter misses with a double jab.
Skiter throws a body kick that misses.
Skiter throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hitmon Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Skiter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skiter checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Skiter's belly button to the back.
Skiter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Skiter with an uppercut!
Skiter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skiter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skiter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skiter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skiter thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skiter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Skiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Skiter throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrick Skiter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skiter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Skiter!
A victorious Rodrick Skiter 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force slaps away a takedown attempt from Xezeron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Force avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Xezeron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Force has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Xezeron goes for a double leg but Force avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Force continues to drive forward.
Xezeron shoots for a double leg takedown but Force sprawls well. He's pushed Xezeron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Xezeron.
Xezeron has a takedown stuffed.
Xezeron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Force manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xezeron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Force counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Force cracks Xezeron on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Xezeron falls backwards against the cage. Force follows up with more strikes that drop Xezeron to his knees. Force keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Xezeron! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Force!
Mac Force seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobalt Khalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalil has chosen The Hives - Walk Idiot Walk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Craftt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cobalt Khalil!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt clinches up with Khalil and pushes him back against the cage.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but Khalil blocks with his arms.
Craftt stalling against the cage.
Craftt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalil is defending well for now.
Craftt lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craftt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Craftt scores with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Craftt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knees to the body from Craftt.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cobalt Khalil has been cut.
Khalil can't get the takedown.
Craftt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craftt landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt lands an elbow just above Khalil 's eye.
Craftt with a knee to the head.
Craftt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Craftt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craftt lands an elbow inside that Khalil shrugs off.
Khalil is rocked!
Craftt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khalil is still on wobbly legs! Can Craftt finish him?
Khalil wants to get back to striking at distance but Craftt won't allow it.
Craftt lands an elbow inside that Khalil shrugs off.
That has opened up Cobalt Khalil's cut even more.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craftt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craftt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khalil looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craftt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Craftt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Cobalt Khalil's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt lands an elbow just above Khalil 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Craftt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khalil has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Craftt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobalt Khalil's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cobalt Khalil's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Craftt!
After winning the bout, Martin Craftt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Flagg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flagg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Flagg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flagg throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg scores with a shot to the body.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flagg tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Flagg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flagg takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flagg needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Flagg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Flagg's ribs.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Flagg didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Flagg slips the punch.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Flagg moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Flagg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Flagg. Those never looked like landing.
Flagg blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Flagg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a jab when Flagg was well out of range.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Flagg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Flagg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Flagg misses.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Flagg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg clinches.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flagg tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Flagg blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flagg manages to break the clinch.
Flagg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flagg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Flagg throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flagg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flagg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Flagg moved out of range nicely.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flagg slips a straight right by Jackson.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flagg can do to turn this around?
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Flagg staying out of range there.
Flagg misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Flagg counter with a right hand.
Flagg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Flagg's head.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg counters with a stiff right hand.
Flagg misses the jab.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Flagg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flagg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Flagg scores with a jab.
Flagg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flagg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Flagg didn't see that one coming.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flagg. Flagg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Flagg there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson lands with a hook. Flagg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flagg looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Flagg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flagg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson defending well as Flagg loads up on a big left hand.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Flagg throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flagg with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flagg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flagg tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Flagg is out of range.
Flagg looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Flagg slips a straight right by Jackson.
Flagg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flagg misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flagg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Flagg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flagg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flagg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Flagg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Flagg slips a jab from Jackson.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
Flagg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flagg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Flagg looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Flagg clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Flagg prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Flagg breaks the clinch.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson jabs Flagg right on the nose. Flagg blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flagg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Flagg moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Flagg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flagg swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Flagg.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Flagg misses with a straight right.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flagg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
Flagg defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson had his way with Randall Flagg in that round.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Flagg slips a jab from Jackson.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Flagg defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flagg is just out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Flagg tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flagg is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Flagg throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson jabs at Flagg's body.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Flagg.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flagg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flagg forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Flagg tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flagg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson gets through Flagg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flagg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flaggs head.
Jackson tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Flagg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson letting Flagg take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson digs a right hand into Flagg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flagg's gas tank.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson gets through Flagg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson cracks Flagg with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Flagg.
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flagg lands with a light punch inside.
Flagg tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Jackson prevents Flagg from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Flagg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Murray Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Simons III 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anthriel counters with a body kick that stops Simons III in his tracks momentarily.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simons III dives in and grabs Anthriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthriel pushes down on Simons III's head and hops out.
Anthriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simons III feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from Anthriel.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simons III working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Anthriel is retaining full guard.
Simons III is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthriel is keeping the position for now.
Anthriel keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Anthriel wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anthriel is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Anthriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
Simons III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Anthriel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Anthriel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simons III.
Simons III fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anthriel sprawls well initially but Simons III persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anthriel gets back to full guard.
Anthriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Simons III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anthriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthriel is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel is doing well to control the position and prevent Simons III from advancing to side control.
Simons III prevents Anthriel from improving his position.
Simons III is pressing down on Anthriel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anthriel is holding on for now.
Simons III slows the pace down in half guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Anthriel is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III 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.
Simons III trying to mount his opponent but Anthriel defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthriel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons III.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
That's time! Anthriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Simons III misses with a straight right.
Anthriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Anthriel's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt
and Anthriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anthriel as he avoids it easily.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III looks for a takedown but Anthriel sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III shoots for a takedown but Anthriel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anthriel is trying to defend but Simons III finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simons III is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anthriel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anthriel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Simons III manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anthriel tries to roll over but Simons III keeps him under control.
Simons III wants to free his trapped foot but Anthriel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel is doing well to control the position and prevent Simons III from advancing to side control.
Simons III looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III works his way into side control.
Simons III trying to control the position but Anthriel is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III works to advance to full mount. Anthriel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Simons III tries to control but Anthriel wriggling away.
Simons III fails to advance to Anthriel's back.
John Simons III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simons III tries to control but Anthriel wriggling away.
Simons III is trying to control here but Anthriel has managed to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anthriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III trying to control but Anthriel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simons III walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simons III is defended easily by Anthriel.
Simons III shoots in but Anthriel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthriel throwing a counter right hand but Simons III manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anthriel pinned against the cage. Anthriel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthriel as he jumps to the side.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons III throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anthriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Simons III doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Simons III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simons III shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthriel sprawls well. He's pushed Simons III's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Anthriel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Anthriel circles away easily
and Anthriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simons III shoots and misses
and Anthriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anthriel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Simons III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
Simons III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthriel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jorn Anthriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthriel lands with a nice body punch.
Jorn Anthriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots for a takedown but Anthriel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Simons III is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthriel cracks a nice hook into Simons III's ribs.
Anthriel is looking to wear down Simons III with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anthriel scores with a jab.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
Simons III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthriel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthriel is refusing to be controlled, as Simons III sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorn Anthriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simons III has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Simons III!
John Simons III seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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