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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Pederson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Pederson as Martinez shoots in.
Pederson drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Pederson breaks from the clinch.
Pederson is looking to clinch.
Pederson gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Pederson manages to retain guard.
Pederson is wriggling around but Martinez manages to pass to half guard.
Ground and pound from Martinez.
Pederson is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pederson tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pederson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pederson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martinez.
Martinez looking to control but Pederson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Martinez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martinez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Martinez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pederson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pederson!
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Pederson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pederson has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends and breaks Pederson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Coyoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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195 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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suleijma Tudekiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan Coyoca!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coyoca rushes Tudekiks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coyoca told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Coyoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coyoca throws a head punch that misses.
Coyoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tudekiks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tudekiks has Coyoca pressed against the cage.
Tudekiks is trying to break free.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coyoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
Tudekiks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coyoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Tudekiks controls his hands.
Coyoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudekiks is trying to break the clinch but Coyoca is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coyoca.
Coyoca lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Tudekiks taking a breather.
Tudekiks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
A short right from Tudekiks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyoca has Tudekiks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tudekiks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tudekiks's elbow.
Tudekiks managing to block the knees to the body from Coyoca.
Coyoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Tudekiks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Tudekiks controls the action.
Tudekiks has a couple of punches blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudekiks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coyoca instigates a clinch.
Tudekiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Tudekiks slaps away a takedown attempt from Coyoca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coyoca doesn't manage to clinch there - Tudekiks circles away.
Allan Coyoca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudekiks keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tudekiks looks to throw the jab but Coyoca is out of range.
Coyoca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tudekiks misses.
Tudekiks cracks Coyoca with an open hand slap.
Tudekiks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tudekiks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coyoca circles away quickly and effectively.
Coyoca closes the distance and clinches.
Coyoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coyoca tries to pull guard but Tudekiks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suleijma Tudekiks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Coyoca.
Coyoca lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca lands a shot to the body.
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coyoca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Coyoca.
Coyoca tries a head kick but it misses.
Tudekiks throws a big counter combination but Coyoca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coyoca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coyoca connects with a crisp jab.
Coyoca misses with a straight left.
Coyoca darts in and clinches Tudekiks up against the cage.
Coyoca throws an elbow that misses.
Coyoca is trying to trip Tudekiks. He has hold of a leg but Tudekiks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coyoca persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coyoca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tudekiks's head.
Coyoca passes Tudekiks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tudekiks pushes Coyoca off looking to stand but Coyoca dives back in and keeps control.
Coyoca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tudekiks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coyoca slips a nice elbow through Tudekiks's hands, connecting with Tudekiks's forehead.
Coyoca prevents Tudekiks from standing back up.
Coyoca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coyoca lands strikes from half guard.
Tudekiks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Tudekiks's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Coyoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coyoca darts in and clinches Tudekiks up against the cage.
Coyoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tudekiks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coyoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tudekiks's elbow.
Allan Coyoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coyoca.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coyoca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tudekiks's defenses.
Coyoca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tudekiks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coyoca pulls guard successfully.
Tudekiks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Coyoca to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tudekiks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Coyoca pulls down on the head and he's put Tudekiks to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Allan Coyoca!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akagi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nash the Slash - American Band. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi has managed to clinch.
Denke jumps guard and drags Akagi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is controlling Akagi's posture.
Akagi wants to pass the guard but Denke is keeping the position.
Akagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akagi has managed to get both his arms back between Denke's legs - danger averted.
Denke keeping full guard, as Akagi tries to pass.
Akagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Denke is pressing down on Akagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi passes into half guard.
Akagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denke is just riding it out for now. Akagi eventually gives up the hold.
Akagi wants to free his trapped foot but Denke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denke tries to kick Akagi off but Akagi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Denke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Denke works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Denke is trying to keep Akagi in close.
Denke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akagi defends it easily.
Denke has his foot on Akagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Akagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Denke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akagi.
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Denke sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi is working for a kimura but Denke is defending it quite comfortably.
Denke trying to hold on to Akagi's head to control him but Akagi postures up.
Akagi is looking for a kimura here.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
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 trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Denke is retaining full guard.
Akagi has gone for a leg lock! Denke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akagi's guard.
Denke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akagi is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Denke wants to stand but Akagi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Yasuhiro Akagi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Akagi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akagi.
A lazy left from Akagi finds it's target.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akagi lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Akagi moves away and avoids it.
Akagi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akagi.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagi slips under a jab from Denke.
Akagi defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Akagi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Akagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akagi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
And Denke tries to counter it with a takedown but Akagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi is looking to clinch.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akagi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Denke is rocked!
Akagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
Denke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Akagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Denke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akagi scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akagi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akagi.
Akagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Denke misses.
Akagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akagi has managed to clinch.
A short left from Akagi.
A short right from Akagi.
Denke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akagi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denke uses from the top position.
Denke stopping the sweep attempt from Akagi.
Akagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akagi wants to sweep here but Denke controlling him for the moment.
Denke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denke drops Akagi with a left right combo! Denke follows him down to the ground into side control.
Akagi is rocked!
It looks like Yasuhiro Akagi has been cut.
Denke controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Akagi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akagi sneaks back into half guard.
Denke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Akagi gets full guard.
Denke trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi is trying to work for a kimura but Denke is defending well.
Denke is looking to control Akagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denke avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Denke sees it coming and defends easily.
Akagi is looking for a kimura but Denke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akagi to get the leverage.
Akagi is trying to control. Denke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akagi is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denke gets full guard.
Denke trying to control the position here.
Akagi wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Denke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denke controls Akagi momentarily but Akagi frees himself.
Denke has his foot on Akagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Akagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Denke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akagi has Denke in his guard.
Denke gets to his feet. Akagi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Denke misses.
The crowd cheers as Denke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akagi doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Akagi.
Denke throws a combination. Akagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akagi lands the left hand.
Akagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Denke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akagi wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Denke connects with a body shot.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akagi.
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!
Akagi throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Akagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Denke leaves Akagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denke lands a nice shot that snaps Akagi's head back.
Akagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke throws a hook but Akagi avoids it easily.
Akagi has closed the distance and engaged Denke in a clinch.
Akagi blocking some punches.
Akagi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke cracks Akagi with a nice body shot.
Denke lands a damaging elbow.
Denke tries to break free but Akagi pushes him back against the cage.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Akagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Akagi misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagi pulls guard successfully.
Denke won't allow Akagi to sweep him here.
Akagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denke stays in close to Akagi's body and controls the position.
Akagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akagi working for submissions but it's allowed Denke to get to half guard.
Denke wants to work for an arm triangle but Akagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi looking for submissions off his back.
Akagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Akagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Denke.
Akagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denke stalling.
Akagi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi is staying active underneath Denke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denke prevents Akagi from improving his position.
Denke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Akagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denke pulls his head out easily.
Denke is trying to control. Akagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Denke seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akagi is looking to improve his position.
Denke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Akagi defend it? Denke steps over the head and cranks it - Akagi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Denke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Denke! Karl Denke retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Karl Denke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Juricic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Migos- Bad and Bouje . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andro Juricic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Juricic misses.
Juricic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juricic won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Juricic trying to hold on to Steamboat's head to control him but Steamboat postures up.
Juricic is looking for a sweep. Steamboat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steamboat slips a nice elbow through Juricic's hands, connecting with Juricic's forehead.
Steamboat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juricic tries to roll over but Steamboat keeps him under control.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat working Juricic over with strikes.
Steamboat 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.
Steamboat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juricic trying to control from the bottom.
Steamboat is nestled in close to Juricic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steamboat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and Juricic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Juricic can't escape the position.
Juricic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Steamboat softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Juricic trying to control the position but Steamboat manages to sink in the hooks.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Juricic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Juricic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steamboat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juricic trying to control the hands but Steamboat breaks the grip.
Steamboat is landing with strikes. Juricic can't take much more of this.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Juricic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Juricic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steamboat!
Juricic is rocked!
Steamboat is not going to allow Juricic to sit and survive in this position.
Juricic tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is punishing Juricic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Juricic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Steamboat.
Juricic is covering up but some of the strikes from Steamboat are getting through and doing damage.
Juricic is still in real trouble! Can Steamboat finish him?
Steamboat is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Juricic is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
An intense looking Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chuvalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Chuvalo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chuvalo.
Dolla slips under a jab from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been informed that Chuvalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chuvalo clinches with his opponent.
Chuvalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chuvalo tries to throw a body punch but Dolla avoids it by throwing Chuvalo back against the cage.
Dolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chuvalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Dolla.
Chuvalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dolla breaks the clinch.
Chuvalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chuvalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chuvalo misses with a body shot.
Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chuvalo misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Dolla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuvalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dolla finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dolla moves out of range as Chuvalo strikes.
Dolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dolla looks for the body kick but Chuvalo saw that one coming.
Chuvalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dolla with a body shot.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Chuvalo.
It looked like Dolla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dolla is looking to land body kicks.
Chuvalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Dolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chuvalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolla lands a body shot.
Dolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chuvalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Chuvalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuvalo. Dolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolla pushes Chuvalo away with a front kick.
Dolla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla cracks Chuvalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chuvalo is rocked!
Dolla cracks Chuvalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chuvalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Chuvalo moves out of range of the body kick from Dolla.
Chuvalo misses with a straight left.
Dolla drops Chuvalo with a huge uppercut! Chuvalo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dolla is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla retains his light heavyweight title!
Crenflow Dolla gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Metaphysical Magician (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ngata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tangaroa Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magician, pushing him back against the cage.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Ngata clinches.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ngata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magician backwards.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ngata smiles and moves away.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ngata walks away with a smile on his face. Magician gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngata tries to work over Magician's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magicians head.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magician has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magician.
Magician looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ngata drives through and clinches with Magician against the cage.
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Magician shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ngata's guard.
Ngata wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
Magician engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magician sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician is trying to control. Ngata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magician on the ground.
Ngata has his hands clasped together around Magician's back. He's all about the action.
Magician wants to pass to mount but Ngata is defending the position.
Magician is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magician.
Magician is trying to control. Ngata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician controlling the action here.
Ngata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngata.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Magician tries to pass.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngata is retaining full guard.
Magician drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngata!
Magician is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magician keeps working.
Magician is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magician struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magician shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ngata as he jumps to the side.
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Magician jumps guard but Ngata stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Metaphysical Magician is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magician gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Magician controls his hands.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magician shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngata defends it nicely.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ngata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician is trying to get an arm triangle but Ngata is defending well.
Ngata tries to buck Magician off but Magician is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngata is not content to let Magician control the position.
Magician thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom here.
Magician looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magician is trying to get an arm triangle but Ngata is defending well.
Magician has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ngata!
Magician swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ngata is now in Magician's guard. A big mistake from Magician there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician working for a triangle but Ngata defends it easily.
Magician working for a triangle but Ngata defends it easily.
Magician looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magician is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngata is aware though and is defending well.
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Ngata tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Magician throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ngata uses it to pass to side control.
Magician gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Ngata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Metaphysical Magician will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ngata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ngata darts in and clinches Magician up against the cage.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magician backwards.
Magician drags the fight down to the ground.
Magician wants to sweep here but Ngata controlling him for the moment.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ngata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magician is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngata defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician 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.
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Ngata defends easily.
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Magician 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.
Ngata content to stall in guard here.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Magician.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician is adopting a defensive guard.
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.
Ngata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician wants to control but Ngata passes easily into half guard.
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.
Magician has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngata escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngata!
The Metaphysical Magician has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magician tries to buck Ngata off but Ngata is having none of it.
Magician manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
Ngata passes into side control, despite Magician's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magician prevents Ngata from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tangaroa Ngata.
I think Ngata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tangaroa Ngata!
Our winner, Tangaroa Ngata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Zheglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Gotovina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gleb Zheglov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
As Gotovina backs off Zheglov throws a huge counter combo but Gotovina manages to avoid it all.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zheglov works the jab nicely.
Gotovina slips a jab from Zheglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotovina misses the target.
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is looking to slow Zheglov down with leg kicks.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina throws a sloppy body shot
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina with a hook.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Gotovina finds it's target.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
Zheglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gotovina.
Zheglov punishes Gotovina's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zheglov in his tracks.
Gotovina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zheglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina throws a leg kick
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina tries to land a leg kick but Zheglov saw it coming and moves away.
Gotovina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Zheglov moves away and avoids it.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotovina is looking to counter punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zheglov cracks Gotovina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina tries a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Nice cross by Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Gotovina misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Zheglov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotovina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Ante Gotovina will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Gotovina moved out of range.
Gotovina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotovina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Zheglov's front leg.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Zheglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zheglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zheglov throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotovina moves away.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zheglov sizes up Gotovina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gotovina on the side of the head.
Gotovina is looking to wear down Zheglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gotovina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gotovina wants to slow Zheglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov staying out of range there.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zheglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gotovina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zheglov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotovina with a body shot.
Zheglov moves out of range as Gotovina strikes.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zheglov just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zheglov checks a leg kick.
Gotovina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zheglov is out of range and Gotovina settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a leg kick which misses Zheglov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zheglov tries to avoid it.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotovina misses its target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
Zheglov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zheglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gotovina's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotovina.
Sloppy strikes from Zheglov. Those never looked like landing.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gotovina misses with a body shot.
Gotovina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zheglov is looking for the big counter here.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotovina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Zheglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zheglov.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Zheglov walks into a jab.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov throws the left hand but Gotovina avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotovina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Gotovina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gotovina motions for Zheglov to come forward. Gotovina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Zheglov does no damage.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ante Gotovina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gotovina lands a really nice looking cross but Zheglov seems unphased.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Gotovina misses with an uppercut. Zheglov saw that one coming.
Zheglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Gotovina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina lands a head shot.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina connects with a jab.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
Gotovina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotovina's hands.
Gotovina staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Gotovina misses
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina misses with a hook to the body
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gotovina misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Gotovina is out of range.
Gotovina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov.
Gotovina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Gotovina misses.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a leg kick
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina throws an overhand right that lands on Zheglov's shoulder, as Zheglov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Zheglov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses.
Zheglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov jabs Gotovina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotovina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
A little jabbing left from Zheglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zheglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotovina off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotovina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gleb Zheglov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zheglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Zheglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotovina throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gotovina.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Zheglov with a hook.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotovina manages to avoid it.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotovina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zheglov's head backwards.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zheglov coming out on top.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Gotovina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zheglov's knee momentarily.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
Zheglov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Zheglov moved away.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Zheglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Donk. Zheglov catches Gotovina right on the button with a cross.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov swinging wildly here.
Gleb Zheglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zheglov throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Gotovina avoids them all with ease.
Zheglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Gotovina.
Well Gotovina 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina retains his middleweight title!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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