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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Escobar (ranked 5214 p4p, 475 weight class) and Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 21711 p4p, 622 weight class). Escobar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Gone Get It. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kehveli!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kehveli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Kehveli is looking to control Escobar but Escobar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kehveli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Escobar just trying to survive but Kehveli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kehveli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Escobar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kehveli trying to control momentarily.
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kehveli.
Kehveli trying to control.
Kehveli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kehveli lands a shot to the head.
Kehveli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Escobar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli tries to get the hooks in deep but Escobar pushed the leg off.
Kehveli biding his time, controlling Escobar.
Well, with Kehveli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Escobar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kehveli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kehveli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kehveli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kehveli looking for the choke but no joy.
Escobar is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Escobar won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kehveli off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimmo Kehveli!
A victorious Kimmo Kehveli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Moore (ranked 5669 p4p, 505 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 2136 p4p, 247 weight class). Turbitt has chosen Tell Me Ma as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore swings for the body but Turbitt moves out of range.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Turbitt. Turbitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turbitt.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turbitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Turbitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Turbitt manages to avoid it.
Mac Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Turbitt.
Turbitt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turbitt showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Moore desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Turbitt.
Moore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turbitt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore is not content to let Turbitt control the position.
Turbitt is controlling the pace.
Turbitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moore tries to roll over but Turbitt keeps him under control.
Turbitt wants to pass the guard but Moore is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Turbitt is very close to passing his half guard.
Turbitt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moore gets full guard.
Turbitt throws a big right hand that misses.
Turbitt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Turbitt from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moore keeping full guard, as Turbitt tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moore is looking to wear down Turbitt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Turbitt's head but Turbitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turbitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turbitt momentarily.
Turbitt checks a leg kick.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Turbitt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Turbitt shoots in.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turbitt fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turbitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turbitt fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turbitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Turbitt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turbitt showed some decent athleticism there.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turbitt on the ground.
Moore wants to improve his position but Turbitt is controlling well.
Turbitt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbitt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Turbitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbitt with the ground and pound but Moore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turbitt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Turbitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.
Turbitt looking to control.
Moore wants to control from the top but Turbitt keeps moving.
Samuel Turbitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore won't allow Turbitt to sweep him here.
Turbitt has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turbitt is on top in guard.
Turbitt won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to control.
Moore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turbitt trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turbitt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt prevents Moore from improving his position.
Moore wants to control but Turbitt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turbitt seems to be looking for submissions.
Turbitt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Turbitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turbitt can do to turn this around?
Turbitt is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Turbitt has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore controlling the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turbitt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Turbitt sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore jabs at Turbitt's body.
Turbitt moves away from the strike by Moore.
Turbitt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Turbitt manages to avoid it.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turbitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Turbitt shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Turbitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turbitt feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Turbitt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Turbitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moore moves into the clinch.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore is pushing Turbitt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moore avoiding damage.
Turbitt is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is stalling here.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore swings for the body but Turbitt moves out of range.
Turbitt wants to counter the offense by Moore and move into the clinch position.
Moore tried to score with a low kick but Turbitt checks it.
Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turbitt on the side of the head.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Turbitt looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Turbitt is just out of range.
Moore throws a jab when Turbitt was well out of range.
Turbitt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Turbitt scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.
Turbitt postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Turbitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turbitt trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Turbitt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt struggling a bit here.
Moore wants to control but Turbitt is keeping him busy.
Turbitt manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Moore is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turbitt moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turbitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turbitt being controlled here, momentarily.
Turbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turbitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turbitt is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Moore!
After the big win, Mac Moore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamakiri Yoritomo (ranked 2649 p4p, 337 weight class) and Woody Wood (ranked 2217 p4p, 287 weight class). Yoritomo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamakiri Yoritomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woody Wood!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoritomo throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Yoritomo.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Yoritomo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood tries to work over Yoritomo's front leg with a kick but Yoritomo checks it.
Yoritomo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Yoritomo throws a big shot that misses.
Yoritomo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wood.
Yoritomo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoritomo in his tracks.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritomo misses with a hook.
Yoritomo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoritomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoritomo misses with the combination.
Yoritomo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wood.
Yoritomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Yoritomo misses with a few strikes there.
Yoritomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoritomo keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoritomo takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Yoritomo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood throws out a counter right but Yoritomo avoids it with no problem.
Wood is looking to slow Yoritomo down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoritomo's sensitive parts.
Yoritomo cracks Wood with a good jab.
Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Jab by Yoritomo.
Wood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoritomo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoritomo ducks right into an uppercut from Wood.
Jab, jab by Yoritomo - just one landing.
Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoritomo moves away from the strike by Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood lands a two punch combo.
Wood cracks Yoritomo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.
Wood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoritomo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoritomo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoritomo tries to move into range but Wood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yoritomo jabs Wood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoritomo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Yoritomo misses the target.
Wood throws a push kick but Yoritomo slaps the foot to one side.
Yoritomo defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Wood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wood moves out of range as Yoritomo strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoritomo.
Wood has managed to clinch.
Yoritomo blocks a body shot from Wood.
Yoritomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoritomo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoritomo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoritomo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yoritomo jabs Wood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Yoritomo misses.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Yoritomo's head but Yoritomo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoritomo scores with a hook.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Yoritomo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Woody Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yoritomo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoritomo checks a leg kick.
Yoritomo throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Yoritomo misses the jab.
Yoritomo throws a leg kick that misses.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Yoritomo off balance momentarily.
A jab from Yoritomo misses.
Jab by Yoritomo.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoritomo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoritomo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yoritomo tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood wants to clinch up but Yoritomo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoritomo scores with a jab to the head.
Wood walks into a left hand.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Yoritomo ducks down to avoid it.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoritomo manages to avoid it.
Yoritomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Yoritomo looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood defending well as Yoritomo loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Yoritomo misses.
Wood takes a swing at Yoritomo's ribcage but misses.
Yoritomo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood tries to land a front kick but Yoritomo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wood throws a hook but Yoritomo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wood misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoritomo's hands.
Yoritomo misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wood throws a combination. Yoritomo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Yoritomo ducks down to avoid it.
Wood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoritomo jabs at Wood's body.
Yoritomo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoritomo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woody Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yoritomo has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Yoritomo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Yoritomo misses with an uppercut.
Yoritomo lands with a right hand.
Wood lands with a straight right. Yoritomo didn't see that one coming.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoritomo.
Yoritomo misses with a body shot.
Wood misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Yoritomo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a combination that misses
letting Yoritomo counter with a right hand.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoritomo is just out of range.
Woody Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Yoritomo.
Yoritomo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by Wood.
Yoritomo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoritomo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yoritomo cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Wood misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoritomo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Woody Wood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoritomo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Yoritomo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoritomo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoritomo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoritomo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoritomo.
Yoritomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoritomo dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Yoritomo throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritomo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoritomo misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yoritomo.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoritomo dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Wood wants to clinch up but Yoritomo keeps it at a distance.
Yoritomo misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood tried to score with a low kick but Yoritomo checks it.
Yoritomo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood cracks the inside of Yoritomo's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoritomo throws a leg kick but Wood checks it.
Despite the aggression on Wood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wood moves out of range as Yoritomo strikes.
Yoritomo misses the shot to the body.
Yoritomo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoritomo misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoritomo counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Wood tried to score with a low kick but Yoritomo checks it.
Yoritomo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Wood.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo.
Nice defenses there by Yoritomo.
The fighters circling - Yoritomo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woody Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoritomo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Yoritomo slips the punch.
Yoritomo is looking to counter punch.
Woody Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wood lands a nice looking body kick.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoritomo swinging wildly here.
Yoritomo scores with a jab to the body.
Wood moves away from the strike by Yoritomo.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoritomo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
It looked like Yoritomo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoritomo throws a jab when Wood was well out of range.
Kamakiri Yoritomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoritomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Yoritomo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoritomo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood defending well as Yoritomo loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood avoids the body shot from Yoritomo.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoritomo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoritomo's head.
Yoritomo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wood can pounce on him.
A jab from Yoritomo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood cracks the inside of Yoritomo's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woody Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wood 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woody Wood!
Woody Wood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kamakiri Yoritomo was interviewed post fight and said 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 1849 p4p, 246 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 1915 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
184 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea misses with a straight right.
Steinheiser tries to counter with a takedown but OShea is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for OShea.
OShea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea throws a lazy head kick
and Steinheiser counters with a takedown into side control.
Steinheiser wants to stand but OShea is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steinheiser tries to stand but OShea is controlling his head.
OShea dodges the ground and pound from Steinheiser.
The ground and pound from Steinheiser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steinheiser tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steinheiser has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for OShea!
Steinheiser sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinheiser misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser looking to finish OShea with some ground and pound. This is bad for OShea!
OShea manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by OShea, under a barage of strikes from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser with the ground and pound but OShea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steinheiser scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steinheiser lands a couple of digs.
OShea is rocked!
Steinheiser works over OShea with some ground and pound from guard.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Steinheiser finish him?
Steinheiser wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
Steinheiser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OShea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steinheiser holds on and takes a little breather.
OShea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea throws a big elbow that misses.
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
Steinheiser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OShea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinheiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steinheiser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OShea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OShea trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steinheiser manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steinheiser throws a big right hand that misses.
Steinheiser landing some decent shots from guard.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
OShea has momentary wrist control but Steinheiser slips an elbow through the middle.
Steinheiser 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.
Steinheiser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steinheiser cracks OShea with a solid left hand.
OShea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steinheiser is one step ahead there.
Steinheiser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! OShea covers up, he's hurt! Steinheiser keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Steinheiser and the ref steps in to end the fight! Steinheiser can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
Lynn Steinheiser made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 1410 p4p, 178 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 2959 p4p, 327 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slayer tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slayer to the ground. Slayer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene shoots in but Slayer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Slayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chief Slayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene lands a nice forearm strike.
Slayer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greene's best efforts.
Slayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greene.
Slayer is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene stands up over Slayer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Slayer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Slayer's legs - danger averted.
Slayer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Slayer's legs - danger averted.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Slayer has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene connects with a couple of short punches.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Slayer's legs - danger averted.
Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Slayer's brow.
Greene works over Slayer with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene connects with a couple of short punches.
Greene is working Slayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
Greene content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene is posturing up here but Slayer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Greene tries to roll out but it's too tight and Greene has to tap! Slick submission there by Slayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith Jr (ranked 1147 p4p, 158 weight class) and Patty O Reilly (ranked 2358 p4p, 298 weight class). Smith Jr comes to the cage accompanied by You Will Know My Name. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but O Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Reilly.
O Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but O Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
O Reilly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith Jr defends well and O Reilly ends up having to push Smith Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Reilly clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Reilly throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr scores with the left hand. O Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
O Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by O Reilly.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but O Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. O Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr delivers a nice body kick.
O Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
O Reilly defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
O Reilly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith Jr defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Smith Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
O Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Smith Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as O Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. O Reilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Reilly with the counter takedown but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
O Reilly missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Reilly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Reilly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
O Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from O Reilly.
O Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
O Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Reilly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith Jr some visible discomfort.
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
O Reilly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith Jr struggling a bit here.
O Reilly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Reilly avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith Jr but Smith Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Reilly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with O Reilly's head.
Smith Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
O Reilly walks into a jab.
O Reilly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Smith Jr - just one landing.
O Reilly slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by O Reilly as he connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. O Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr cracks O Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. O Reilly ducked under it nicely.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Reilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith Jr is fending him off so far but O Reilly persists. Nope, Smith Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.
O Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a two punch combo.
O Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
O Reilly moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by O Reilly.
O Reilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith Jr is fending him off so far but O Reilly persists. Nope, Smith Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O Reilly moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
O Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
O Reilly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith Jr defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. O Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from O Reilly.
O Reilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Smith Jr connects with a single shot there.
A jab from O Reilly misses.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on O Reilly's shoulder, as O Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as O Reilly blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
O Reilly slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Smith Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Reilly can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Reilly.
Smith Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Reilly scores with a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.
O Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr 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!
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
A solid body kick from Smith Jr.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
O Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
O Reilly fails with the takedown.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but O Reilly moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly walks into a jab.
Smith Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Reilly scores with the left hand. Smith Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by O Reilly.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Reilly's sensitive parts.
Donk. O Reilly catches Smith Jr right on the button with a cross.
O Reilly shoots in but no luck this time.
O Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combo that has O Reilly backing up. O Reilly nods at Smith Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith Jr.
O Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr scores with a hook.
O Reilly looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
O Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
O Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Reilly is rocked!
O Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
O Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith Jr finish him?
O Reilly misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
O Reilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends O Reilly to the canvas! Smith Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 1398 p4p, 192 weight class) and Yokuni Togashi (ranked 996 p4p, 139 weight class). Togashi has chosen Imagine Dragons - Radioactive as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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World class MT
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokuni Togashi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Westbrook.
Togashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Togashi's coach down at Rokugan was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Togashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Togashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westbrook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Togashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Westbrook throws a right hand that Togashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Togashi also avoids with ease.
Togashi loads up on a big right hand but Westbrook slips the punch.
Westbrook lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Togashi backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Togashi's head but Togashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Westbrook, right into the meat.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Togashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Westbrook.
That kick from Westbrook tenderised Togashi's leg. Togashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Westbrook blocks a jab.
Westbrook is looking to counter with a body kick.
Westbrook lets loose with a powerful body kick. Togashi will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi looks to throw the jab but Westbrook is out of range.
Westbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Togashi avoided it.
Togashi moves out of range of the body kick from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses the shot to the body.
Togashi misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming.
Togashi cracks a nice hook into Westbrook's ribs.
Westbrook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Togashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Westbrook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Westbrook lands a front kick.
Togashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Westbrook.
A lull in the action here as Westbrook stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi is holding Westbrook down, trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Togashi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Togashi tries to improve position but can't.
Westbrook trying to control the action but Togashi is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westbrook in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Westbrook wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Westbrook controls the position.
Togashi is trying to control Westbrook's posture but Westbrook avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Westbrook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Togashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook blocks a jab.
Togashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Togashi misses the target.
Westbrook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Westbrook slams his shin into Togashi's torso.
Togashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westbrook connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Westbrook.
Westbrook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Togashi is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Togashi.
Togashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Togashi misses the shot to the body.
Westbrook with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Togashi counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Westbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Russell Westbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Togashi misses with a hook. Westbrook ducked under it nicely.
Westbrook lands a glancing blow to the side of Togashi's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Westbrook misses the target.
Togashi misses with a straight left.
Togashi lands with a nice combination. Westbrook backs away looking to recover.
Jab by Westbrook.
Togashi throws a hook but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Togashi tries to avoid it but Westbrook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Togashi to the ground. Togashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy.
Westbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togashi.
Togashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Westbrook back to the cage. Togashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook throws a body kick that misses.
Togashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Togashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Togashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Westbrook scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Togashi misses.
A left lands for Togashi.
Westbrook lands a leg kick that knocks Togashi off balance momentarily.
Westbrook scores with a punch to the head.
Westbrook lunges at Togashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Togashi's hand.
Togashi sends Westbrook crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Togashi is motioning to the referee to let Westbrook up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Westbrook is rocked!
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!
Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togashi.
Oh Westbrook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Togashi misses with a body kick.
Westbrook misses with a looping left.
Westbrook seems to have got his legs back now.
Togashi clobbers Westbrook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Westbrook thuds his right hand into Togashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Togashi.
Togashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westbrook. Westbrook obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Togashi's calf.
Westbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Togashi.
No joy there for Westbrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Togashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Togashi looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range.
Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Togashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westbrook cracks the inside of Togashi's front leg.
Togashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Togashi's shoulder, as Togashi tries to avoid the shot.
Westbrook misses the shot to the body.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westbrook is looking to slow Togashi down with leg kicks.
Westbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Togashi misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook has a takedown stuffed.
Westbrook lands with a cross.
Westbrook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt
and Togashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westbrook thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westbrook throws out a loose jab but Togashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Togashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Togashi throws a lazy right hand but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Togashi swinging wildly here.
Westbrook tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Togashi defends well and Westbrook ends up having to push Togashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Togashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it.
Westbrook scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook moves out of range as Togashi throws a body kick.
Togashi misses with a straight right.
Westbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Togashi avoided it.
Togashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a series of strikes that have Togashi backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westbrook doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Togashi counter with a right hand.
Togashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westbrook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westbrook throws a front kick aimed at Togashi's knee but Togashi avoids it well.
Nice cross by Togashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togashi misses with a right hand
letting Westbrook counter with a right hand.
Togashi misses with an uppercut.
Westbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Westbrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yokuni Togashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Togashi throws a shot from downtown. Westbrook moves away and avoids it.
Togashi moves out of range of the body kick from Westbrook.
Togashi throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westbrook misses with a hook.
Westbrook wants to slow Togashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Togashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westbrook defending well as Togashi loads up on a big left hand.
Togashi ducks right into an uppercut from Westbrook.
Togashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Togashi throws a series of punches but Westbrook moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi drops Westbrook with a beautiful combination! Westbrook stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Togashi is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Togashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Togashi throws a big shot that misses.
Westbrook throws out a leg kick but Togashi moves out of range and Westbrook only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Westbrook or perhaps it was just good defense by Togashi, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Togashi is just out of range.
Westbrook shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Togashi eats them both and turns towards Westbrook to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Westbrook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Togashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westbrook. Westbrook obviously looking to wear him down.
Togashi scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Togashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Togashi ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook.
Togashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westbrook fails to land the takedown.
Westbrook throws a body punch but Togashi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi scores with a nice strike.
Togashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westbrook.
Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Togashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Togashi slips under a jab from Westbrook.
Westbrook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown but Togashi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook throws a lazy uppercut
and Togashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togashi swivels and escapes.
Togashi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Westbrook hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yokuni Togashi!
Yokuni Togashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Count Von Reichammer (ranked 878 p4p, 120 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 788 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Von Reichammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Reichammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sailcirc backs up against the cage.
Sailcirc defending well as Von Reichammer loads up on a big left hand.
Von Reichammer swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Von Reichammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Torcadall Sailcirc has been cut.
Von Reichammer misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut
and Von Reichammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sailcirc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Reichammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Reichammer lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Von Reichammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Reichammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Reichammer. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Reichammer throws a looping overhand right but Sailcirc ducks down to avoid it.
Von Reichammer swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Von Reichammer misses with the combination.
Von Reichammer is looking to wear down Sailcirc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc jabs Von Reichammer right on the nose. Von Reichammer blinks but takes it well.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Reichammer lands with a good body shot.
Von Reichammer misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
Sailcirc takes one on the button.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Count Von Reichammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Reichammer stuffs the takedown.
Von Reichammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Reichammer misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Sailcirc misses.
Von Reichammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Reichammer misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Von Reichammer.
Sailcirc defending well as Von Reichammer loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Reichammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Von Reichammer does no damage.
Von Reichammer lands a jab to the nose.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown but Von Reichammer shows good takedown defense.
Von Reichammer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Count Von Reichammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Von Reichammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Reichammer duly obliges.
Sailcirc slips under a jab.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Reichammer sprawls well. Von Reichammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Sailcirc goes for a double leg but Von Reichammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Reichammer continues to drive forward.
Von Reichammer misses with an uppercut. Sailcirc saw that one coming.
Von Reichammer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sailcirc's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailcirc misses with a right hand
and Von Reichammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Reichammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Reichammer.
Sailcirc lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Reichammer.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Reichammer.
A little feinted left hand from Von Reichammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
Sailcirc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Reichammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sailcirc somewhat.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Reichammer manages to avoid it.
Von Reichammer lands with a nice combination. Sailcirc backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Reichammer misses with a body shot
and Sailcirc counters with a left to the body.
Von Reichammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Reichammer misses with a body punch
and Sailcirc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Reichammer scores with a jab to the body.
Von Reichammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sailcirc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sailcirc lands a slapping body shot.
Sailcirc scores with a shot to the body.
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Reichammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Reichammer blocks a jab.
Von Reichammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Von Reichammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torcadall Sailcirc's cut.
That's time! Von Reichammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sailcirc jabs at Von Reichammer's body.
Von Reichammer swinging wildly here.
Von Reichammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Reichammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sailcirc defends it easily.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Reichammer is keeping the position for now.
Von Reichammer has his foot on Sailcirc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailcirc works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc looking to sit in guard and control but Von Reichammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sailcirc looking for subs off his back but Von Reichammer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Von Reichammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reichammer seems to be working for a kimura but Sailcirc defends the submission attempt.
Von Reichammer thows a huge punch but Sailcirc dodges it nicely.
Sailcirc looking for submissions off his back.
Sailcirc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Reichammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Reichammer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Von Reichammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Reichammer is trying to work for a kimura but Sailcirc is defending well.
Von Reichammer not doing much here.
Sailcirc gets full guard.
Sailcirc is looking for a triangle but Von Reichammer pushes his legs off easily.
Sailcirc has an active guard here but Von Reichammer has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is not content to let Von Reichammer control the position.
Sailcirc actively working from the bottom here.
Von Reichammer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Reichammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sailcirc tries to reverse the position but Von Reichammer maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc wants to hold on but Von Reichammer pushes him away.
Von Reichammer working for a submission but Sailcirc is keeping him at bay.
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Reichammer landing punches.
The referee warns Sailcirc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sailcirc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Reichammer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc tries to lock up and control but Von Reichammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Von Reichammer prevents Sailcirc from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Von Reichammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torcadall Sailcirc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Von Reichammer lands a body shot.
Von Reichammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Reichammer.
Sailcirc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sailcirc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Reichammer thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Von Reichammer sneaks back into half guard.
Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Reichammer moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Reichammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reichammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sailcirc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Reichammer landing with the ground and pound.
Von Reichammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sailcirc being controlled here, momentarily.
Von Reichammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc 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.
Von Reichammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at Team Croatia inform us that Sailcirc has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer postures up and lands a big shot to Sailcirc's brow.
Von Reichammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Reichammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Von Reichammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Sailcirc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Von Reichammer stacks Sailcirc on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Von Reichammer!
Von Reichammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailcirc keeps working.
Von Reichammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Sailcirc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailcirc keeps working.
Count Von Reichammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sailcirc is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Reichammer is looking to take a break and control but Sailcirc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Reichammer is just content to waste time from the top position. Sailcirc takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Von Reichammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sailcirc throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Reichammer escapes and throws Sailcirc's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sailcirc is looking to regain half guard here but Von Reichammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Count Von Reichammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer working the head with strikes.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a sweep but Von Reichammer has mounted him!
Von Reichammer prevents Sailcirc from getting the reversal.
Von Reichammer controlling the pace for now.
Sailcirc is working to get back to half guard.
Von Reichammer has hold of Sailcirc's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sailcirc manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Von Reichammer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Count Von Reichammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Reichammer 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Von Reichammer!
A victorious Count Von Reichammer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 442 p4p, 56 weight class) and Altansarnai Shinjo (ranked 2175 p4p, 228 weight class). Shinjo has chosen DJ KATCH - The Horns as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Altansarnai Shinjo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinjo lands the left hand.
Shinjo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinjo misses with a hook.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinjo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiger. That's going to slow Shinjo down.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tiger - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Shinjo.
Tiger cracks Shinjo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shinjo doesn't seem phased though.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinjo wants to slow Tiger down by chopping away at his legs.
And Tiger counters with a quick kick to the body but Shinjo blocks it.
Shinjo misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tiger. Shinjo shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tiger, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Tiger cracks the inside of Shinjo's front leg.
Shinjo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger dips to his left and cracks Shinjo with an uppercut!
A left lands for Tiger.
Altansarnai Shinjo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Shinjo misses.
Shinjo catches Tiger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shinjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shinjo throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Tiger throws a wild body kick that Shinjo sees coming a mile off.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinjo walks into a left hand.
Shinjo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinjo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shinjo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiger checks it well.
Tiger punishes Shinjo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinjo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shinjo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiger scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shinjo lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Tiger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shinjo's calf.
Tiger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinjo.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Shinjo.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shinjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiger lands the left hand.
Tiger lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinjo's sensitive parts.
Shinjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiger.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Shinjo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiger scores with a push kick.
Shinjo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shinjo looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinjo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Shinjo misses.
Tiger is looking to slow Shinjo down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tiger - that will leave a mark!
Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shinjo throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Tiger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinjo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiger.
Tiger connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinjo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinjo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinjo throws out a counter right but Tiger avoids it with no problem.
Tiger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiger forces Shinjo back against the cage and clinches.
Shinjo is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shinjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shinjo throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Tiger connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiger tests Shinjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiger. That snapped Shinjo's head back.
Tiger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiger.
Good leg kick by Tiger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shinjo throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tiger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shinjo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shinjo misses with a low kick as Tiger jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiger misses the target.
Shinjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinjo connects with a crisp jab.
Tiger cracks Shinjo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shinjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Tiger - just one landing.
Tiger walks into a straight right hand from Shinjo.
Shinjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Shinjo misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Tiger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shinjo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Shinjo circles away.
Tiger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiger catches Shinjo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger.
Shinjo throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shinjo's calf.
Tiger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shinjo counters with a straight right hand.
Great Tiger is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinjo looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shinjo takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Shinjo walks into a straight right hand from Tiger.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Shinjo unleashes a big counter combination but Tiger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinjo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
Shinjo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiger with a body shot.
Shinjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Shinjo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Tiger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shinjo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tiger.
Tiger's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shinjo throws out a powerful jab.
Shinjo slips a straight right by Tiger.
Tiger scores with the left hand. Shinjo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinjo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger throws a shot from downtown. Shinjo moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Tiger blocks the low kick.
Shinjo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shinjo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shinjo! But no joy.
Tiger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shinjo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shinjo scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shinjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiger somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Tiger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiger.
Shinjo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinjo throws a counter combo.
Tiger slips under a jab.
Tiger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinjo misses the target.
And Tiger counters with a quick kick to the body but Shinjo blocks it.
Shinjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiger instigates a clinch.
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Shinjo.
Shinjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Tiger throws the left hand but Shinjo avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shinjo moves forwards but Tiger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shinjo misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinjo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiger to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinjo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiger.
Tiger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shinjo takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Tiger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Shinjo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiger won't allow it.
Shinjo blocks an uppercut.
Shinjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiger throws a shot to the body.
Shinjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiger lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tiger slips under a jab from Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Tiger - just one landing.
Shinjo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tiger defending well as Shinjo loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiger.
Shinjo misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears Tiger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shinjo throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger lands with a right hand.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiger lands a nice hook to Shinjo's body. Shinjo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinjo tries to bum rush Tiger with a series of wild strikes but Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shinjo throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiger.
Shinjo slips under a jab.
Tiger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinjo can do to turn this around?
Shinjo lands with a cross.
Tiger connects with a body shot that sends Shinjo's belly button to the back.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Shinjo.
Shinjo ducks right into an uppercut from Tiger.
Shinjo lands a nice hook to Tiger's body. Tiger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shinjo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiger swings for the body but Shinjo moves out of range.
Tiger has Shinjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger has his foot on Shinjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinjo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger has a closed guard, preventing Shinjo from standing up.
Shinjo content to stall in guard here.
Shinjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shinjo has managed to get both his arms back between Tiger's legs - danger averted.
Tiger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shinjo defends well.
Shinjo is looking to pass into half guard but Tiger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tiger is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger advances to half guard.
Tiger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shinjo sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiger is looking to stall here but Shinjo recovers full guard.
Shinjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiger is one step ahead there.
Tiger passes Shinjo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tiger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Altansarnai Shinjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tiger is nestled in close to Shinjo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiger seems to be looking for submissions.
Shinjo wants to improve his position but Tiger is controlling well.
Great Tiger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shinjo missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger wants to take a breather but Shinjo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Great Tiger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiger 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
A very excited looking Great Tiger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Altansarnai Shinjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not completely useless, I can still serve as a bad example.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 249 p4p, 34 weight class) and Samson Fortier (ranked 859 p4p, 106 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Farina might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. Samson Fortier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier drops Farina with a beautiful combination! Farina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fortier is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mario Farina has been cut.
Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Farina counters with a straight right hand.
Fortier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Farina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortier.
Farina jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fortier defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Fortier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farina checks a leg kick.
Farina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Fortier.
Fortier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortier slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortier.
A big right from Farina misses.
Fortier throws a body kick that misses
and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Fortier misses its intended target.
Farina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier throws a shot from downtown. Farina moves away and avoids it.
Farina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier moves out of range as Farina strikes.
Fortier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fortier throws a nice head kick!
Farina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fortier slips under a jab from Farina.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortier. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fortier lands a nice shot that snaps Farina's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortier. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farina checks the leg kick.
Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farina.
Fortier misses with a low kick.
It looks like Farina has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fortier tries to work over Farina's front leg with a kick but Farina checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farina misses with a straight left.
Farina misses with a hook.
Farina throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farina misses with a straight left.
Fortier throws a wild body kick that Farina sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Farina lands.
Fortier throws a low kick but Farina avoids it.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortier stalks Farina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Farina's face. Farina staggers backwards, shaken.
A bone on bone clash there as Farina blocks the leg kick.
Farina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Fortier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farina looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range.
Farina scores with a nice head shot.
Farina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier.
Farina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortier manages to avoid it.
Farina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Farina throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Farina moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortier, as that shot connected.
Farina avoids the body shot from Fortier.
A shot to the liver by Fortier. Beautiful body shot.
Fortier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farina.
Farina tries to bum rush Fortier with a series of wild strikes but Fortier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortier misses with a looping left.
Farina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortier! But no joy.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Farina counters with a straight right hand.
Fortier is looking to land body kicks.
Fortier tried to score with a low kick but Farina checks it.
Farina misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortier manages to avoid it.
Farina misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortier misses the target.
Farina checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier slips under a jab.
Fortier defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortier, right into the meat.
Fortier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farina.
Farina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortier has time to react.
Farina drops Fortier with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fortier! Farina dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Farina waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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