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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Bizihwaeile (ranked 2291 p4p, 123 weight class) and Dieselnoi Por Pramuk (ranked 2862 p4p, 148 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by Been Had . Por Pramuk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay. Santiago Bizihwaeile had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Santiago Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Pramuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Por Pramuk wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Por Pramuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Por Pramuk has a takedown stuffed.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Pramuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Por Pramuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Por Pramuk connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Por Pramuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a body kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild combination.
Por Pramuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Por Pramuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Por Pramuk drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the cage.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Por Pramuk fails to pull guard.
Por Pramuk tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Santiago Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieselnoi Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk is trying to pull guard but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Por Pramuk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizihwaeile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Por Pramuk tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile trying to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Por Pramuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizihwaeile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Por Pramuk tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Por Pramuk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Por Pramuk gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Pramuk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bizihwaeile is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Por Pramuk is looking to take a break and control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Por Pramuk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Por Pramuk is trying to get an arm triangle but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Por Pramuk crashes against the mat.
Bizihwaeile might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Por Pramuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Por Pramuk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bizihwaeile is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Por Pramuk trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bizihwaeile, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Por Pramuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Por Pramuk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Por Pramuk scoring with punches from side control.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Por Pramuk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow but Bizihwaeile slips to the side and avoids it well.
Por Pramuk working the head with strikes.
Por Pramuk scoring with punches from side control.
Por Pramuk wants to control for a moment but Bizihwaeile uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Por Pramuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Por Pramuk is looking for a kimura but Bizihwaeile is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Por Pramuk to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Por Pramuk with a jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick that misses.
Por Pramuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaeile was not able to check.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Por Pramuk wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Por Pramuk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Por Pramuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bizihwaeile sprawls well. Bizihwaeile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Por Pramuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Por Pramuk throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
Por Pramuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Por Pramuk shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Por Pramuk wants to pass the guard but Bizihwaeile is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow that misses. Bizihwaeile uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Por Pramuk's guard. Nice move by Bizihwaeile!
Bizihwaeile would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bizihwaeile is posturing up here but Por Pramuk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bizihwaeile tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bizihwaeile has to tap! Slick submission there by Por Pramuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
An intense looking Dieselnoi Por Pramuk took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you, my fans, for supporting me! And thank you to my opponent! This fight made us both stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocco OGrady (ranked 2625 p4p, 265 weight class) and Leto Camille (ranked 1320 p4p, 150 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco OGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leto Camille!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OGrady misses with a body shot.
OGrady on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OGrady thows a left - swing and a miss!
OGrady has managed to clinch.
OGrady tries to throw a body punch but Camille avoids it by throwing OGrady back against the cage.
Camille wants to stall.
Camille stalling in the clinch.
OGrady lands with a left to the head.
Camille is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OGrady scores with a shot to the side of Camille's head.
I was talking to OGrady's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OGrady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camille's elbow.
Camille struggles to land a body shot inside as OGrady controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Camille.
Camille is trying to break the clinch but OGrady is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camille takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OGrady is working Camille over against the cage.
Camille digs a right hand into OGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OGrady's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille is looking to control OGrady's arms but OGrady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camille has his back to the cage.
OGrady lands a right hand.
Camille prevents a body shot from OGrady.
Camille wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camille manages to break the clinch.
OGrady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camille keeps the fight on the outside.
OGrady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camille manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OGrady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camille misses with an uppercut. OGrady saw that one coming.
OGrady seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Camille.
OGrady slips a jab and a cross from Camille.
OGrady punishes Camille's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from OGrady.
OGrady lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camille at a distance.
OGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camille looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OGrady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OGrady cracks Camille with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camille blocks a head kick by OGrady.
OGrady staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Camille misses.
A good leg kick by Camille.
OGrady throws a sloppy head kick and Camille moves out of range easily.
Camille shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OGrady eats them both and turns towards Camille to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OGrady dodges the punch combination from Camille.
OGrady is looking to counter punch.
Camille throws a big shot that misses.
OGrady misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by OGrady. Beautiful body shot.
OGrady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
OGrady checks the leg kick.
OGrady walks into a left hand.
OGrady stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camille.
OGrady throws a sloppy head kick and Camille moves out of range easily.
Camille misses with a series of wild punches.
Camille has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OGrady finds it's way round the side to connect with Camille's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OGrady avoids the head kick by Camille.
Donk. Camille catches OGrady right on the button with a cross.
OGrady lands a really nice looking cross but Camille seems unphased.
OGrady throws a body punch but Camille moves out of range.
Camille was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camille misses with a few strikes there.
Camille goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camille.
Camille throws a nice inside leg kick.
OGrady throws a low kick, looking for Camille's leg but Camille calmly moves out of range.
OGrady gets a clinch.
Camille swings wildly with an uppercut but OGrady uses good head movement to avoid it.
OGrady prevents Camille from breaking the clinch.
OGrady lands with a short shot to the head.
OGrady keeps control of Camille as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OGrady throws a punch but it's blocked by Camille.
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!
OGrady pushes Camille back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camille scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camille breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OGrady bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camille's head.
OGrady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camille, pushing him back against the cage.
Camille prevents a body shot from OGrady.
Camille wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OGrady prevents Camille from breaking the clinch.
OGrady can't find room to land a body shot as Camille controls the action.
Camille looking to slow down the pace here.
OGrady has Camille pressed against the cage, preventing Camille from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camille's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OGrady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camille throws out the jab.
OGrady tried to score with a low kick but Camille checks it.
OGrady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OGrady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leto Camille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OGrady jabs Camille right on the nose. Camille blinks but takes it well.
Camille looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camille slips a jab from OGrady.
It seemed like Camille was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco OGrady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Camille throws a leg kick but OGrady checks it.
OGrady rushes Camille and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rocco OGrady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camille softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camille's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camille is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from OGrady.
Camille looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for OGrady.
OGrady breaks the clinch.
OGrady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camille looks to score with a jab to the body but OGrady is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from OGrady misses its target.
Camille checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camille swings widly with a right hand
and OGrady counters with a stiff right hand.
OGrady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OGrady misses with a wild body shot.
Camille uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OGrady.
Camille now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OGrady.
Leto Camille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Camille, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camille goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OGrady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camille tests OGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camille cracks OGrady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from OGrady misses its intended target.
Camille throws a body shot but no joy.
Leto Camille seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camille throws a leg kick but OGrady sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camille misses with a two punch combination.
OGrady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camille manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camille jabs at OGrady's body.
OGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camille looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camille lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camille misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille tries to land a leg kick but OGrady saw it coming and moves away.
Camille misses with a low kick.
OGrady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camille's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camille's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camille fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camille throws a nice looking combination but OGrady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OGrady keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OGrady.
OGrady has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
OGrady blocks a jab.
OGrady swings for the body but Camille moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Camille.
Camille misses with a low kick as OGrady jumps back.
OGrady checks a leg kick.
OGrady lands a jab to Camille's midsection.
Camille dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OGrady blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Camille misses.
OGrady slips under a jab from Camille.
OGrady misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camille checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
OGrady is looking to wear down Camille with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camille. That's going to slow OGrady down.
OGrady misses the shot to the body.
OGrady misses with a hook. Camille ducked under it nicely.
Camille throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OGrady counters by moving into the clinch.
Camille pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camille needs to keep his hands up - OGrady had a free shot at his head there.
Camille looks to land a left hand but OGrady moved out of range nicely.
OGrady slips under a jab from Camille.
OGrady swings for the body but Camille moves out of range.
Camille 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.
Camille throws a nice looking combination but OGrady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camille takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OGrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camille looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OGrady connects with a looping right hand.
OGrady lands with a hook. Camille tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camille plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Camille is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OGrady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OGrady looks to land a right hand but Camille moved out of range.
OGrady fails in his attempt to clinch.
OGrady swings for the body but Camille moves out of range.
OGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Camille's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Camille ducks under a wild hook from OGrady.
OGrady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camille, pushing him back against the cage.
OGrady tries to throw a body punch but Camille avoids it by throwing OGrady back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OGrady.
A body shot lands from OGrady.
OGrady pushes Camille back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OGrady lands a body punch.
Camille's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camille swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OGrady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OGrady has Camille pressed against the cage, preventing Camille from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OGrady wants to stall.
OGrady misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco OGrady will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
OGrady tries a low kick but Camille avoids it.
OGrady throws a nice looking combination but Camille bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OGrady thuds his right hand into Camille's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camille connects with a leg kick. OGrady looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OGrady lands a head kick!
Camille throws a head kick that misses.
OGrady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camille feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OGradys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
OGrady bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camille's head backwards.
Camille jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camille moves out of range as OGrady throws a body kick.
OGrady ducks under a wild hook from Camille.
As Camille tries to get set, OGrady tries to push him back and clinch up but Camille manages to avoid the attempt.
Camille uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OGrady.
Camille scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OGrady throws a nice looking combination but Camille bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OGrady takes a jab right on the kisser.
OGrady tries to score with a low kick but Camille moves his leg out of the way.
OGrady closes the distance and pushes Camille back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille blocks a body shot from OGrady.
OGrady digs a right hand underneath Camille's ribcage. Camille let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OGrady is working Camille over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camille.
Camille is pushing OGrady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Camille wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OGrady has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from OGrady fails to land.
Camille is trying to break the clinch but OGrady is controlling him.
Camille slows down the pace here.
OGrady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OGrady misses with a punch to the body.
OGrady breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Camille.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OGrady misses with a leg kick.
Camille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camille misses with an uppercut. OGrady saw that one coming.
Camille jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OGrady ducks under a wild hook from Camille.
OGrady gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camille.
Camille lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OGrady circles away quickly and effectively.
OGrady throws a body punch but Camille moves out of range.
OGrady checks a low kick from Camille.
OGrady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Camille.
Camille misses with the combination.
OGrady tries to counter by clinching up but Camille breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OGrady misses with an uppercut. Camille saw that one coming.
OGrady moves into the clinch successfully.
OGrady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camille backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OGrady.
Camille makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, OGrady scores with a nice short uppercut.
OGrady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OGrady is leaning against Camille and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OGrady breaks from the clinch.
Camille takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OGrady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camille paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camille 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 OGrady has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OGrady and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Camille misses its intended target.
OGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camille was well out of range. Poor timing from OGrady.
Camille throws a leg kick that misses.
Camille swats away the attempt to clinch by OGrady.
A jab from Camille misses.
Camille misses with an uppercut. OGrady saw that one coming.
Camille takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Camille tries to bum rush OGrady with a series of wild strikes but OGrady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OGrady swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camille.
OGrady bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camille's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OGrady checks a leg kick.
OGrady chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OGrady clobbers Camille with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OGrady connects with a looping right hand.
OGrady lands a head shot.
Camille swats away the attempt to clinch by OGrady.
Camille throws a leg kick but OGrady checks it.
OGrady tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camille manages to circle out of the way.
Camille throws a leg kick but OGrady sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Camille does no damage.
Camille attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camille avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OGrady, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - OGrady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camille throws a big counter head kick but OGrady avoids it with no problem.
Camille waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OGrady.
Leto Camille has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camille throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco OGrady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OGrady, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco OGrady!
An out of breath Rocco OGrady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Ziskie (ranked 1747 p4p, 199 weight class) and Owen Osterberg (ranked 5856 p4p, 436 weight class). Philip Ziskie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Owen Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osterberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Osterberg's sensitive parts.
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osterberg did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.
Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Osterberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziskie is working away from the top position though.
Osterberg pushes Ziskie off looking to stand but Ziskie dives back in and keeps control.
Ziskie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Osterberg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ziskie has cracked it and Osterberg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ziskie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 1959 p4p, 231 weight class) and Antonio Padilla (ranked 3525 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Padilla pushes Merlin away with a front kick.
Padilla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Padilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Padilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Padilla lands but Merlin takes it in his stride.
Padilla throws a solid leg kick but Merlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Padilla.
Merlin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Padilla sprawls and moves away.
Merlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merlin thuds his right hand into Padilla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padilla tries to avoid it but Merlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padilla to the ground. Padilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padilla tries to land a front kick but Merlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Padilla jabs Merlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla throws a head kick that Merlin semi-blocks.
Merlin is rocked!
Merlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Merlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Padilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Merlin seems to have got his legs back now.
Merlin is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Padilla - just one landing.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Padilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Padilla drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Merlin right on the button. Merlin goes down! Padilla follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Padilla gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Padilla!
A very excited looking Antonio Padilla 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 3002 p4p, 328 weight class) and Stick Kingkong (ranked 2440 p4p, 274 weight class). Stick Kingkong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Smith's chin.
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingkong throws a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingkong, which made it look bad.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingkong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingkong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Kingkong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingkong misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kingkong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a takedown into Kingkong's guard.
Kingkong keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith passes Kingkong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingkong defends it well.
Smith is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Kingkong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kingkong is looking to improve his position.
Kingkong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingkong has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is keen to just control but Kingkong is a slippery customer.
Kingkong trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is working for a kimura but Kingkong is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kingkong's temple.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingkong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingkong defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith moves into full mount! Kingkong won't be happy about that!
Kingkong taking shots to the head.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to control but Kingkong wriggling away.
Kingkong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingkong swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Kingkong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kingkong looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kingkong scores with a hook.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingkong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingkong throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Kingkong misses with a double jab.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith shoots and misses
and Kingkong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingkong tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingkong to the ground. Kingkong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingkong but Kingkong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingkong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kingkong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stick Kingkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kingkong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingkong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingkong leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kingkong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingkong.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingkong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stick Kingkong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingkong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kingkong quickly recovers to half guard.
Kingkong is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingkong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingkong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingkong defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingkong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingkong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kingkong from controlling successfully.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingkong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingkong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controls Kingkong momentarily but Kingkong frees himself.
Kingkong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingkong as he avoids it easily.
Kingkong is looking for the big counter here.
Smith goes for a double leg but Kingkong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingkong continues to drive forward.
Kingkong unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kingkong. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Kingkong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingkong counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingkong. Kingkong obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingkong trying to control the position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kingkong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is trying to keep Kingkong in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stick Kingkong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kingkong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kingkong to the mat! Kingkong manages to get full guard.
Kingkong can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingkong moves into full guard.
Smith trying to control but Kingkong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingkong is keeping the position for now.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingkong keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Kingkong unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingkong but Kingkong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingkong.
Kingkong fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingkong!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kingkong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kingkong from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kingkong pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kingkong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingkong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kingkong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Kingkong is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stick Kingkong.
I think Kingkong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stick Kingkong!
Stick Kingkong opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hotaru Doji (ranked 1319 p4p, 178 weight class) and Rhymin Slayin (ranked 648 p4p, 83 weight class). Doji's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden. Hotaru Doji is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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223 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhymin Slayin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doji throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayin.
Slayin is looking for the big counter here.
Slayin lands a nice shot to the body.
Slayin lands a body shot.
Slayin moves into the clinch successfully.
Doji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slayin looking to throw knees to the head but Doji is blocking nicely.
Doji blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Doji - that landed with a thud.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
Slayin prevents Doji from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Doji breaks from the clinch.
Doji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doji misses with a hook
enabling Slayin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayin misses with the combination.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
Slayin lands a jab-cross combination.
Doji misses with a right hand
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
Doji is rocked!
Doji throws a body punch but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Doji.
Slayin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doji.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Doji throws a hook but Slayin avoids it easily.
Slayin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slayin moves away from the strike by Doji.
Slayin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayin stuns Doji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slayin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doji connects with a looping right hand.
Doji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayin was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Doji seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Slayin misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Doji misses its target.
Doji throws a series of punches but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayin moves in looking to clinch but Doji pushes him off.
Slayin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hotaru Doji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji misses with a body shot.
Doji sizes up Slayin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slayin throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin moves into the clinch.
Slayin has Doji pressed against the cage, preventing Doji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slayin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doji's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Doji working hard to break the clinch.
Doji breaks from the clinch.
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Slayin slips the punch.
Good shot there by Slayin.
Slayin throws a big shot that misses.
Slayin throws a series of punches but Doji moves out of range.
Doji misses with a jab to the body
and Slayin counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Doji! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Slayin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhymin Slayin!
Rhymin Slayin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Hotaru Doji had this to say: 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 737 p4p, 98 weight class) and Steph Curry (ranked 946 p4p, 124 weight class). Curry has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Steph Curry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ernest Graves's chin.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steph Curry!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Curry.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Curry thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Curry throws a counter combo.
Graves slips a jab from Curry.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Curry misses.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
Curry slips a jab from Graves.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry's coach down at Touch Butt in the Park was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curry throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Graves there.
Decent striking displayed by Graves there.
Graves fakes the body blow, causing Curry to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Curry goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernest Graves!
A relieved looking Ernest Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Sitsongrit (ranked 355 p4p, 49 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 944 p4p, 123 weight class). Starman has chosen David Bowie - Starman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Starman.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starman to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Starman uses from the top position.
Starman wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starman passes into half guard.
Starman is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Starman from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit with the active half guard here but Starman passes nicely into side control.
Starman looks up at the clock and then as Sitsongrit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Starman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Starman's posture but Starman avoids it.
Starman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Starman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Starman's head to control him but Starman postures up.
Starman is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starman trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Sitsongrit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Starman manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman lands a nice forearm strike.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Starman postures up.
Starman trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Starman working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Starman has control of an arm but Sitsongrit manages to advance to Starman's back!
Sitsongrit looking to break Starman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sitsongrit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sitsongrit throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has got his arm under Starman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Starman has spun round into Sitsongrit's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit has his foot on Starman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starman works his way back into a safe position though.
Starman wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Starman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starman shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starman pulls his head out easily.
Starman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but Starman has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starman off and has taken his back!
Sitsongrit avoiding Starman 's attempts to control his hands.
Sitsongrit looking to break Starman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sitsongrit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit tightening his grip on Starman, looking for the choke.
Sitsongrit looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit working for a choke but Starman reverses nicely into Sitsongrit 's guard.
Starman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starman postures up.
Sitsongrit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starman uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Starman advances to full mount.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Starman's attempts to control the action.
Starman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Starman avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
Starman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Starman landing strikes from the mount and Sitsongrit is in trouble!
Starman lands a nice shot to the head.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit is bucking up trying to escape but Starman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Starman maintains control.
Starman controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit is bucking up trying to escape but Starman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Starman lands with some strikes.
Starman avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
A nice elbow there by Starman.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Starman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Sitsongrit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starman punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Starman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starman fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman lands with a nice body punch.
Starman misses with a straight left.
Starman cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Starman lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Starman tries to clinch
and Starman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Starman is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Starman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starman. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Starman throws a good cross that connects.
Starman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Starman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Starman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starman is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Starman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Starman postures up.
Starman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Starman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Starman prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Starman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
John Starman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starman is working away from the top position though.
Starman wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit wants to control but Starman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starman not doing much here.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Starman lands a nice short elbow.
John Starman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Starman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit won't allow Starman to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Starman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Starman stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Starman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Starman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!
A relieved looking John Starman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 101 p4p, 17 weight class) and Odchigin Khadan (ranked 614 p4p, 90 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khadan's choice of entrance music: Khoomii. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Khadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
Khadan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khadan takes the fight into the clinch.
Khadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Khadan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadan has time to react.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khadan throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Khadan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khadan has clasped his hands together around Falcone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Falcone manages to get back to half guard.
Khadan stalling.
Khadan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falcone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadan.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falcone sees it coming and defends easily.
Khadan trying to control the action but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura but Falcone is defending well.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Khadan 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.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falcone is staying active underneath Khadan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Khadan is controlling well.
Khadan wants to pass to mount but Falcone is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Falcone won't allow it.
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.
Khadan wants to take a breather but Falcone is having none of it.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Falcone is trying to control but can't.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Khadan is controlling well.
Falcone is concentrating on defense, preventing Khadan from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khadan gets a takedown into half guard.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khadan is thwarting Falcone's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone tries to kick Khadan off but Khadan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khadan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khadan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Falcone is now in Khadan's guard. A big mistake from Khadan there, giving up the dominant position!
Falcone trying to control but Khadan is working from the bottom.
Falcone is really struggling to control Khadan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khadan has his foot on Falcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcone works his way back into a safe position though.
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Falcone passes Khadan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falcone trying to control from half guard but Khadan is working away.
Khadan wants to control but Falcone is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Falcone decides to return to a standing position.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
Khadan has managed to clinch.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcone controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Khadan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Falcone is trying to keep an underhook but Khadan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Falcone kicks off Khadan and gets to his feet.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khadan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khadan misses with a takedown attempt - Falcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khadan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Khadan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Khadan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khadan lands an overhand right.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan moves forwards but Falcone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khadan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falcone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Odchigin Khadan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Khadan throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Khadan seems unphased.
Khadan looks for a takedown but Falcone sprawls well.
Khadan lands a jab.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Khadan.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khadan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan slips a jab from Falcone.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
Khadan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcone circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khadan moves to clinch but Falcone breaks away
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Khadan as he checks the leg kick.
Khadan misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Khadan throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a low kick as Khadan jumps back.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone slips under a jab from Khadan.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcone's head.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Khadan.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcone throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadan wants to counter with a clinch but Falcone pushes him away.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khadan connects with the punch.
Khadan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Khadan clinches with his opponent.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
A short right from Khadan.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike.
Khadan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Khadan is trying to get an arm triangle but Falcone is defending well.
Khadan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Falcone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Odchigin Khadan just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Khadan.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadan.
Falcone misses with a body shot
and Khadan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khadan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadan is just out of range.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan moves into the clinch.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Falcone.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
Khadan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadan misses with a looping right.
Khadan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khadan prevents Falcone from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to roll over but Khadan keeps him under control.
Falcone manages to get to full guard.
Falcone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Khadan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcone thinking.
Khadan scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falcone eats them both and turns towards Khadan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Khadan lands a slapping body shot.
Khadan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Khadan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Falcone.
Nice cross by Khadan.
A lazy left from Khadan finds it's target.
Khadan throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadan checks a low kick from Falcone.
A nice side step and Khadan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khadan misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone sends Khadan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Falcone is motioning to the referee to let Khadan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Khadan is rocked!
Falcone pounces like a tiger and cracks Khadan with a vicious hook! Khadan is down but not out! Falcone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 46 p4p, 8 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 927 p4p, 132 weight class). Jesse Kilpatrick struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paa as he avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick lands with a right hand.
Paa throws a body kick that misses.
We've been informed that Kilpatrick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paa is looking to slow Kilpatrick down with leg kicks.
Paa throws a hook to the side of Kilpatrick's head but Kilpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilpatrick wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilpatrick.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Kilpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paa defends it well.
Kilpatrick moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa takes one on the button.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Kilpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Paa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Paa seems unphased.
Paa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paa to the ground. Kilpatrick is now in Paa's guard.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Paa seems keen to control Kilpatrick's posture.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Paa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick.
Paa has momentary wrist control but Kilpatrick slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Paa looking for a sweep. Not yet Paa, not yet.
Paa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gymi that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilpatrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Paa wants to sweep but no luck.
Paa keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kilpatrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Paa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa throws a head kick but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
And Kilpatrick tries to counter it with a takedown but Paa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick checks a leg kick.
Kilpatrick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but Paa is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilpatrick throws a strike but Paa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa 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.
Kilpatrick postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it.
Paa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kilpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Paa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook.
Paa misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Kilpatrick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paa doesn't seem phased though.
Kilpatrick looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Paa defending well as Kilpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa misses with a leg kick.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that Paa ducks under and follows up with a left that Paa also avoids with ease.
Paa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilpatrick dips to his left and cracks Paa with an uppercut!
Paa takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick with a jab.
Kilpatrick defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick lands the left hand.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa lands with a hook. Kilpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilpatrick to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Kilpatrick finds it's way through Paa's defenses.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and clinches up with Paa, looking for a takedown. Kilpatrick pushes Paa against the cage but Paa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paa motions for Kilpatrick to come forward. Paa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
Kilpatrick moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Kilpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Paa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilpatrick lands a head shot.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilpatrick lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Kilpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Kilpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paa scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilpatrick should have avoided that one.
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa misses with a low kick as Kilpatrick jumps back.
Kilpatrick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paa motions for Kilpatrick to come forward. Paa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Kilpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
Kilpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Kilpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Kilpatrick scores with a punch to the head.
Kilpatrick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paa's guard.
Paa pushes Kilpatrick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kilpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa connects with a high kick.
Paa throws a body punch but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a series of strikes that have Paa backpedaling.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Kilpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paa slips under a jab.
Kilpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paa defends it well.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Kilpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kilpatrick misses.
Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa lunges at Kilpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilpatrick's hand.
Kilpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paa slips under a jab from Kilpatrick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
Kilpatrick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paa.
A shot to the liver by Kilpatrick. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Paa - just one landing.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Kilpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Paa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilpatrick moves out of range as Paa strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilpatrick is out of range and Paa settles back down.
And Kilpatrick tries to counter it with a takedown but Paa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paa throws a chopping leg kick but Kilpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kilpatrick cracks Paa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilpatrick lands a jab to the nose.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
Paa swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Paa seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Kilpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilpatrick moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa takes one on the button.
Paa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Paa.
Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Kilpatrick's head back.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Kilpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpatrick cracks Paa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands the left hand.
Paa swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick misses with a combination
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesse Kilpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa thows a body kick. Kilpatrick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Paa.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Paa.
Kilpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilpatrick lands with a straight right. Paa didn't see that one coming.
Paa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
Well Kilpatrick 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kilpatrick!
An out of breath Jesse Kilpatrick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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