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CCR 79 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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154 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sasha Dulin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with a three punch combo that has Dulin backing up. Dulin nods at Alves to acknowledge the strikes.
Dulin darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alves throwing shots but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dulin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dulin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dulin sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves 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.
Alves trying to pass the guard but Dulin defending well.
Alves prevents Dulin from improving his position.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dulin is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves is keen to just control but Dulin is a slippery customer.
Dulin is trying to control but can't.
Dulin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dulin tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Alves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dulin keeps working.
Dulin stops Alves from passing to mount.
Dulin is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
Dulin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dulin is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dulin throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dulin's guard.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dulin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dulin breaks the clinch.
Dulin throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Dulin didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulin is trying to keep Alves in close.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Dulin.
Alves advances position into side control!
Alves scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dulin gets back to half guard.
Alves winds up and cracks Dulin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Alves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dulin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Dulin didn't expect that.
Dulin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dulin can do to turn this around?
Alves not doing much here.
Dulin manages to get to full guard.
Dulin keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves forces his way into half guard.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dulin tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Dulin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alves controlling his opponent.
Dulin is trying to escape the mount.
Dulin tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulin blocking the ground and pound.
Alves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alves trying to control but Dulin is having none of it.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dulin's face.
Dulin is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Alves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dulin is surviving well by controlling Alves's body position as best he can.
Dulin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dulin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dulin tries to hold on but Alves postures up.
Dulin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Alves's lack of action.
Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dulin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dulin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dulin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dulin defends well.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dulin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dulin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Alves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dulin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dulin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dulin won't be happy with that.
Dulin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dulin is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Dulin has a hand on Alves's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alves takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Dulin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dulin tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Alves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dulin is on top in guard.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Dulin defends easily.
Alves controls Dulin momentarily but Dulin frees himself.
Dulin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dulin wants to stand but Alves is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've been informed that Dulin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dulin wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Dulin wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Dulin landing with the ground and pound.
Alves working for a triangle but Dulin defends it easily.
Dulin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasha Dulin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dulin defends well.
Dulin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alves dives on top into guard.
Alves passes Dulin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Luiz Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dulin is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
Dulin wants to control but Alves passes into side.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin regains half guard.
Dulin wants to get back to full guard.
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Dulin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alves trying to control the action but Dulin is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dulin trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonthan Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jese Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry 's entrance music is hit em up . A fine choice. 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 Jese Rodriguez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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31
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonthan Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jese Rodriguez !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Henry moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Henry keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
Henry misses with a punch to the body.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez .
Jonthan Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Henry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Henry has him pinned against the cage.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry .
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Henry has double underhooks.
Henry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henry 's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
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!
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonthan Henry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez .
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Henry clinches.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry .
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez 's ribcage.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry tries to work over Rodriguez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez 's ribcage.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry lands with a light punch inside.
Henry pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry gets through Rodriguez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Henry digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez 's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez 's ribcage.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Henry is controlling him.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonthan Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez .
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Henry .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonthan Henry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henry clinches up against the cage.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonthan Henry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henry landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Rodriguez is rocked!
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry gets a clinch.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Henry has double underhooks.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Henry .
Knees to the body from Henry .
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez 's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jonthan Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez .
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Henry .
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodriguez 's brow.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Henry .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henry pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Jese Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonthan Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henry , 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonthan Henry !
Jonthan Henry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quon Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildslap kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Schwifty. 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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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quon Shum!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildslap walks into a jab.
Wildslap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shum tries to avoid it but Wildslap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shum to the ground. Shum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shum lands a slapping body shot.
Shum throws a hook to the side of Wildslap's head but Wildslap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Shum as Wildslap shoots in.
Shum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wildslap counters with a takedown into side control.
Wildslap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildslap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wildslap is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wildslap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shum keeps working.
Wildslap is trying to get an arm triangle but Shum is defending well.
Shum throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Wildslap is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shum looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wildslap gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shum is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wildslap lets go of the hold and Shum can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rancho Wildslap!
A victorious Rancho Wildslap 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nidhish Dhillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhillon comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Victory . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nidhish Dhillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhillon scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Dhillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nidhish Dhillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhillon cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Dhillon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dhillon eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Dhillon.
Dhillon throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhillon moves away.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Dhillon misses with a double jab
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Dhillon moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Dhillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dhillon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nidhish Dhillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dhillon.
Dhillon tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Dhillon cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dhillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Alvarez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dhillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body
and Dhillon counters with a right hand to the body.
Dhillon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Dhillon.
Dhillon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Dhillon settles back down.
Dhillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez jabs at Dhillon's body.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Dhillon with a series of wild strikes but Dhillon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Dhillon's shoulder, as Dhillon tries to avoid the shot.
Dhillon lands an overhand right.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Dhillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhillon throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhillon misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Dhillon's head but Dhillon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Dhillon finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Dhillon scores with a three punch combo!
Dhillon misses with a combination
and Dhillon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhillon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dhillon throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dhillon staying out of range there.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dhillon misses the shot to the body.
Dhillon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Dhillon.
Dhillon cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Dhillon misses with a double jab.
Dhillon throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dhillon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dhillon lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhillon looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Dhillon steps away.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Dhillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Nidhish Dhillon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Dhillon finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dhillon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dhillon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dhillon. Dhillon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dhillon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Dhillon misses.
Dhillon misses with a right hand
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Dhillon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhillon throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhillon misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Dhillon throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez swings for the body but Dhillon moves out of range.
Dhillon misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dhillon thinking.
Dhillon lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dhillon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhillon manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Dhillon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhillon misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nidhish Dhillon is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dhillon rather than just go for the knockout.
Dhillon throws a head kick that misses
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dhillon misses with the combination.
Nidhish Dhillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Dhillon saw that one coming.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhillon.
Dhillon jabs at Alvarez's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Dhillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhillon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Dhillon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dhillon down.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhillon.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhillon moves away.
Dhillon cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dhillon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Dhillon.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Dhillon.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dhillon avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dhillon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses.
Dhillon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Alvarez.
Dhillon misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhillon was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Dhillon scores with a nice head shot.
Dhillon looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Dhillon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dhillon throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dhillon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Dhillon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhillon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Dhillon is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Oh Dhillon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez is leaning against Dhillon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarez works on Dhillon's body with a couple of short punches.
Dhillon seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhillon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dhillon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhillon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dhillon gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Dhillon just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather.
Alvarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dhillon is trying to keep an underhook but Alvarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Dhillon 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.
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Dhillon counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Dhillon.
Dhillon misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Dhillon moves out of range.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dhillon misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dhillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhillon tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Dhillon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dhillon tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Dhillon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dhillon. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Dhillon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dhillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhillon.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Dhillon avoids it well.
Dhillon misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
In defeat, Nidhish Dhillon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chuvalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Harris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for George Chuvalo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Chuvalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Harris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chuvalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris Jr tries to clinch but Chuvalo is having none of it.
Chuvalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chuvalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris Jr throws a leg kick
and Chuvalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Butch Harris Jr has been cut.
Butch Harris Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chuvalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harris Jr blocks a body shot from Chuvalo.
Harris Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chuvalo is leaning against Harris Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chuvalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris Jr controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuvalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris Jr blocks a body shot from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris Jr backwards.
Chuvalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris Jr backwards.
Harris Jr is rocked!
Chuvalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuvalo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuvalo lands with a right and another and another! Harris Jr is in big trouble! Chuvalo lands again and this time it's lights out for Harris Jr! A quality knockout there for Chuvalo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Chuvalo!
Post fight, an emotional George Chuvalo said 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Camino . Skinner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayer - Raining Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shawn Skinner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skinner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skinner's head backwards.
Skinner swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Skinner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Fabricio Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Skinner moved out of range.
Skinner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velasquez's sensitive parts.
Skinner swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skinner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skinner sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a hook.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skinner.
Skinner drops Velasquez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Skinner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Skinner!
Shawn Skinner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Reagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan slips under a jab.
Reagan throws the left hand but Damballah avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Damballah misses.
Damballah misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Damballah.
A combination from Damballah does no damage.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damballah tries to bum rush Reagan with a series of wild strikes but Reagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damballah works over Reagan's head and body with a nice combination.
Reagan lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Damballah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damballah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damballah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Reagan scores with a punch to the head.
Reagan slips a jab and a cross from Damballah.
Reagan punishes Damballah's body with a nice straight punch.
Reagan stuns Damballah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damballah looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reagan. Damballah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Reagan does no damage.
Reagan thuds a left hand into Damballah's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damballah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Damballah throws a jab but it's blocked by Reagan.
Damballah misses with a double jab
and Reagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reagan lands the left hand.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Reagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damballah is rocked!
Reagan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Damballah misses.
Damballah is still on wobbly legs! Can Reagan finish him?
Reagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reagan drops Damballah with a big left hand! Damballah is injured, injured bad! Reagan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Reagan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante Gotovina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
203 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Gotovina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina takes one on the button.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina lands with a cross.
Gotovina scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez staying out of range there.
We've been told by Gotovina's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gotovina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gotovina.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotovina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Gotovina throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gotovina 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.
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!
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotovina.
Good leg kick by Gotovina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez feints the counter takedown.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Gotovina.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gotovina digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gotovina was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gotovina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gotovina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well.
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gotovina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina is looking to reverse the position.
Gotovina holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gotovina seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomez dominates the positioning.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gotovina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomez working away.
Gotovina is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gotovina can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well.
Gomez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotovina is trying to improve his position.
Gotovina is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Gotovina is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gotovina gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotovina to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotovina sprawls well. Gotovina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses the jab.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gotovina defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Gotovina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Gomez.
Gotovina lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gotovina misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gotovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotovina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Gotovina connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez in the domination position with Gotovina hanging on.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gotovina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gotovina trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
Gomez prevents Gotovina from improving his position.
Gotovina is working hard here to advance position.
Gotovina is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gotovina trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
Gomez is working for a kimura but Gotovina is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Gotovina defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gotovina tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Gotovina.
Gomez 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.
Gotovina is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gotovina trying to control the position here.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gotovina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Gotovina keeps it at a distance.
Gomez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gomez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotovina. Gotovina obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Gotovina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gotovina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gotovina circles away.
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotovina avoids it really well and circles away.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotovina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotovina circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotovina, which made it look bad.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gotovina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gotovina.
Gotovina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Gomez moved away.
Gomez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gotovina stops a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gotovina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gotovina has hold of one of Gomez's legs. Gomez is fighting the takedown attempt but Gotovina gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotovina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gotovina content to control rather than advance.
Gotovina is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Gotovina working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control but Gotovina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gotovina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gotovina slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Tito Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez tries to roll over but Gotovina keeps him under control.
Gotovina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotovina is looking to stall here but Gomez recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Gotovina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gotovina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
An out of breath Ante Gotovina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tito Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Psirico - Lepo Lepo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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283 lbs
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavio Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazirite moves into the clinch.
Nazirite looking to throw knees to the head but Nascimento is blocking nicely.
Nazirite tries to land knees in the clinch but Nascimento avoids the damage to the body.
Nazirite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazirite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nazirite tries a body shot but Nascimento blocks it.
Nazirite trying to land knees to the body.
Nazirite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nascimento looks winded!
Nascimento takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazirite using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazirite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazirite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nascimento.
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
It looks like Flavio Nascimento has been cut.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nazirite scores with a knee to the head.
Nazirite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nascimento in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nazirite lands a good knee to the midsection. Nascimento won't want to take too many of those.
Nazirite lands a good knee to the midsection. Nascimento won't want to take too many of those.
Nascimento has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nazirite seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nascimento can turn it around.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nazirite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nazirite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Nazirite landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nazirite tries to land knees in the clinch but Nascimento avoids the damage to the body.
Nazirite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nazirite scores with a knee to the head.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nascimento managing to block the knees to the body from Nazirite.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nascimento's face.
Nazirite scores with a knee to the head.
Nascimento takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nascimento takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nazirite.
Nazirite lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head.
Nazirite working Nascimento over with knees to the body.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nazirite obliges.
Nazirite scores with a knee to the head.
Nascimento tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nascimento lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but Nascimento blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nascimento is defending well for now.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite working Nascimento over with knees to the body.
Nazirite tries to land knees in the clinch but Nascimento avoids the damage to the body.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nazirite cracks Nascimento with a nice body shot.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nascimento takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nascimento works on Nazirite's body with a couple of short punches.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazirite connects with a knee to the head.
Nascimento stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazirite blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Nascimento.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nascimento is defending well for now.
Nazirite lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazirite scores with a knee to the head.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but Nascimento blocks with his arms.
Nascimento scores with a shot to the side of Nazirite's head.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nascimento avoids it.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazirite lands a nice uppercut.
Nascimento misses with a punch on the inside.
Nascimento lands with a left to the head.
Nazirite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazirite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazirite digs a right hand into Nascimento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nascimento's gas tank.
Nascimento avoiding damage as Nazirite throws knees to the body.
Nazirite scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flavio Nascimento'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.
Nascimento throws a body kick that misses
and Nazirite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazirite throws a one two combo.
Nascimento checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazirite blocks the leg kick.
Nascimento misses with a left hand
and Nazirite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento keeps the fight on the outside.
Nascimento is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Nascimento misses its intended target.
Nazirite throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento lands a high kick!
It looks like Samson Nazirite has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazirite tried to score with a low kick but Nascimento checks it.
Nascimento throws a counter combo.
Nascimento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazirite.
Nascimento comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Nazirite.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazirite misses the target.
Flavio Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazirite clinches up against the cage.
Nazirite missing with knees to the body.
Nascimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazirite controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Nazirite.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Nazirite has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Nascimento goes down! Nazirite dives on top of him - Nascimento manages to get guard.
Nascimento is rocked!
Nazirite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?
Nazirite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nascimento is still in real trouble! Can Nazirite finish him?
Nazirite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazirite content to stall in guard here.
Nazirite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nazirite throws a strike but Nascimento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazirite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nazirite tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazirite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nazirite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nascimento is fighting to break Nazirite's control of his arms but Nazirite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nazirite wants to stand but Nascimento is controlling the position.
Nascimento seems to have recovered his senses.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Nazirite keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nascimento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazirite pulls Nascimento in close to prevent any damage.
Nascimento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazirite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Nazirite keeps moving.
Nazirite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nazirite controlling Nascimento's posture.
Nascimento looking to sit in guard and control but Nazirite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazirite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nascimento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nascimento has his hands on Nazirite's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazirite stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nascimento throws up his legs and catches Nazirite in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nazirite tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nascimento! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Flavio Nascimento!
Flavio Nascimento is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akagi comes to the cage accompanied by Nash the Slash - American Band. Scorpion has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Akagi ducked under it nicely.
Akagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Akagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion lands with an uppercut that bounces Akagi off the cage and back into range.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akagi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
Akagi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion throws a hook but Akagi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scorpion, pushing him back against the cage.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Akagi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akagi breaks from the clinch.
Akagi misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Scorpion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akagi's waist but Akagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scorpion off to one side.
Akagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Akagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scorpion counters by clinching up.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Akagi's head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Akagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi lands an uppercut.
Scorpion tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi lands an elbow just above Scorpion 's eye.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion controlling the action here for a moment.
Scorpion trying to control the position but instead, Akagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scorpion into the cage.
Akagi misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to stall but Akagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akagi lands with a right to the head.
Akagi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi is working Scorpion over against the cage.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Akagi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akagi.
Akagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akagi can pounce on him.
Scorpion lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Scorpion keeps the fight on the outside.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Akagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion throws a jab when Akagi was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Akagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akagi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akagi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akagi blocks a jab.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Akagi misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Akagi scores with the left hand. Scorpion knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Akagi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Akagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Akagi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi forces Scorpion back against the cage and clinches.
Akagi lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Akagi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Akagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Still in the clinch, Akagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Akagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Scorpion avoided it.
Akagi tests Scorpion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akagi.
Yasuhiro Akagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akagi.
We've been told by Akagi's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akagi.
Scorpion's corner calls for a 1-2. Scorpion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scorpion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scorpion can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagi.
Akagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akagi.
Akagi clinches with his opponent.
Akagi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Akagi lands a nice uppercut.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scorpion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion slowing the pace effectively.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagi scores with a shot to the body.
Akagi tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi throws a body kick that misses.
Scorpion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akagi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Akagi's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Akagi tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Akagi sets himself, and Scorpion steps forward looking for the clinch! Akagi avoids it this time.
A nice combination there by Akagi.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scorpion dips to his left and cracks Akagi with an uppercut!
Akagi is looking to clinch but Scorpion is avoiding it.
Scorpion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Akagi.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akagi.
Scorpion throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi scores with the left hand. Scorpion knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
Scorpion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Akagi's shoulder, as Akagi tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Scorpion does no damage.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scorpion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Akagi misses with a low kick.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Akagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scorpion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Akagi.
Akagi throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akagi takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Akagi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi lands a really nice looking cross but Scorpion seems unphased.
Yasuhiro Akagi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
Akagi working aggressively here.
Akagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Akagi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Akagi fails to land.
Akagi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Akagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Akagi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akagi - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Akagi.
Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorpion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scorpion! But no joy.
Akagi tries to bum rush Scorpion with a series of wild strikes but Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akagi blocks a jab.
Akagi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Akagi misses.
Akagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akagi drops his hands momentarily and Scorpion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the head.
Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion misses with a hook
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Akagi slips the punch.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Akagi tried to score with a low kick but Scorpion checks it.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
Akagi throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Akagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scorpion just manages to avoid it.
Akagi tries to clinch up but Scorpion circles away and keeps his distance.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Akagi scores with a jab.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akagi digs a good hook to Scorpion's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akagi throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion throws a right hand that Akagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akagi also avoids with ease.
Akagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body punch
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Akagi misses with a looping right.
Akagi scores with a decent looking hook.
Scorpion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
Akagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akagi tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi misses with the head strike.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi connects with a big uppercut there that sends Scorpion tumbling to the ground! Akagi follows him down into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scorpion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Akagi looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Scorpion is retaining full guard.
Scorpion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akagi forces his way into half guard.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Akagi keeps him under control.
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.
Scorpion is not content to let Akagi control the position.
Akagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scorpion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Akagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Scorpion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scorpion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akagi has managed to get both his arms back between Scorpion's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Akagi slips nicely into half guard.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion is still trying to improve position.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Akagi sits in half guard.
Akagi is pressing down on Scorpion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scorpion is holding on for now.
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorpion sees it coming and defends easily.
Akagi seems to be working for a kimura but Scorpion defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scorpion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akagi.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Akagi has control of the leg.
Akagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akagi trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi had his way with Kasey Scorpion in 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. This is the final round!
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
A slow jab from Akagi misses its intended target.
Scorpion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Akagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Akagi is looking to clinch but Scorpion is avoiding it.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorpion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorpion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akagi cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Akagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akagi misses with a hook.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Akagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scorpion sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
Akagi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Akagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scorpion.
Akagi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scorpion throws a series of punches but Akagi avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion misses the body punch
and Akagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
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!
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Akagi misses with a wild combination.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akagi, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Akagi as Scorpion shoots in.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Akagi misses its intended target.
Yasuhiro Akagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion defending well as Akagi loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion takes a swing at Akagi's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Akagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scorpion throws a counter combo.
Scorpion stuns Akagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akagi lands an overhand right.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scorpion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akagi misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Akagi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Akagi misses.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
A little feinted left hand from Akagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagi misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagi misses the jab.
Akagi slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Akagi avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Scorpion moves forwards but Akagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akagi misses the jab.
Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Akagi wants to slow Scorpion down by chopping away at his legs.
Akagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion jabs at Akagi's body.
Scorpion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akagi lands a jab to the head.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Scorpion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasuhiro Akagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akagi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
Yasuhiro Akagi made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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