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Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Markes (ranked 3580 p4p, 5968 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 184 p4p, 226 weight class). Jose Markes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Markes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markes clinches with his opponent.
Silva wants a takedown.
Markes is trying to break free.
Markes is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markes lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markes prevents it.
Markes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markes lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva tries to clinch but Markes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Markes counters with a straight right hand.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva avoids the head kick by Markes.
Markes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markes has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markes breaks from the clinch.
Markes forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Markes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markes working hard to break the clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Markes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jose Markes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Markes throws an overhand right that drops Silva like a sack of potatoes! Markes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Markes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Rogan (ranked 5811 p4p, 3251 weight class) and KK Wow (ranked 560 p4p, 404 weight class). Jeff Rogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, KK Wow!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan takes one on the button.
Wow slips a jab and a cross from Rogan.
Some wild striking there from Rogan.
Rogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rogan!
Wow lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogan is avoiding damage well.
Rogan parries the strikes from Wow easily there. Wow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rogan to escape.
Wow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 Rogan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Rogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rogan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Wow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wow cracks Rogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wow lands a nice forearm strike.
Wow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wow taking a breather here.
Wow cracks Rogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow taking a breather here.
Rogan taking a bit of punishment here - Wow scoring with strikes.
Wow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rogan down.
Rogan manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rogan wants to improve his position but Wow is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Wow there.
Wow controlling the action here.
Wow slips a nice elbow through Rogan's hands, connecting with Rogan's forehead.
Wow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wow softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rogan is out cold! Wow jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KK Wow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mulligan (ranked 2350 p4p, 6406 weight class) and Cody Lake (ranked 275 p4p, 559 weight class). Cody Lake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Mulligan'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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Lake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Cody Lake has been cut.
Mulligan lands a left and a right that send Lake crashing to the mat, dazed. Mulligan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A combination from Mulligan does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulligan drops Lake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lake looks back up at him and smiles so Mulligan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Lake is rocked!
Mulligan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lake's half guard.
Lake is still in real trouble! Can Mulligan finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake looks winded!
Mulligan escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Lake with that takedown attempt.
Lake throws a sloppy head kick and Mulligan moves out of range easily.
Mulligan connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lake covering up! Mulligan comes in with a big uppercut and Lake goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Mulligan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Layton (ranked 1986 p4p, 4265 weight class) and Sergov Vladimir (ranked 271 p4p, 521 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Layton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergov Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Layton as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Sergov Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sergov Vladimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimir throws a lazy uppercut
and Layton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Layton throwing a counter right hand but Vladimir manages to avoid it.
Vladimir misses with a double jab
and Layton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vladimir misses with a combination
and Layton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladimir misses with a combination
and Layton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vladimir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Layton is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladimir misses with a left hand
and Layton counters with a big right hand! Oh Vladimir is in trouble here! Layton follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project Cd (ranked 3653 p4p, 2259 weight class) and Jay Cartwright (ranked 188 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Project Cd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cd slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Nice takedown defense from Cd. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Cartwright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartwright lands in his opponent's guard.
Cd has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cd keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
Cd 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.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cd is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cd looking for a sweep. Not yet Cd, not yet.
Cd controlling the position.
Cd keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard.
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Cd is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright moves into full mount! Cd won't be happy about that!
Cd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cd is looking to regain half guard here but Cartwright keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cd is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Cartwright swings around for an armbar but Cd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cartwright's guard.
Cd distracts Cartwright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cd is in close to Cartwright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Cd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cd is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cd connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cd controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Cd controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cd drops Cartwright with a nice combination! Cd dives into Cartwright's guard, looking to finish!
Cartwright is rocked!
It looks like Jay Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright is still in real trouble! Can Cd finish him?
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Cd stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cd defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartwright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cd manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Cd keeps moving.
Cd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Cd is keeping the position.
Cartwright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cd!
Cartwright tries to buck Cd off but Cd is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cd lands a few punches from side control.
Cartwright tries to bench press Cd off him but Cd keeps the position.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cd in particular looking to stall.
Cd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cd is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cd is nestled in close to Cartwright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Cd pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cd is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cd tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cd has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Cartwright!
Project Cd spoke after the fight, saying 'War... War is never changed. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Princip (ranked 1227 p4p, 2131 weight class) and Boxing Guy (ranked 190 p4p, 318 weight class). Princip comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. The key to victory for Louis Princip has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boxing Guy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Guy's coach down at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Guy throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Princip tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Princip jabs at Guy's body.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip cracks Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Guy's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Princip looks to land a combination. Guy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with the combination.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Princip tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
Princip scores with a jab.
Guy wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Princip catches Guy right on the button with a cross.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 in the buildup to the fight.
Princip looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip scores with a body shot.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy throws a series of punches but Princip avoids them all with ease.
Guy misses with a double jab.
Guy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Princip blocks a head kick by Guy.
Guy needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guy tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Princip works Guy's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Nice cross by Princip.
Guy throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Princip catches Guy right on the button with a cross.
Guy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Guy's head.
Princip digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Guy.
Princip has managed to clinch.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Princip has double underhooks.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Princip tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Princip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Princip scores with a hook.
Guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guy is rocked!
Princip fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Guy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Guy looks to clinch but Princip throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Guy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Louis Princip!
Louis Princip 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1968 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Yelch Switzer (ranked 110 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yelch Switzer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delisle moves into range and clinches up with Switzer.
Switzer has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Switzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Switzer.
Switzer misses with a punch to the body.
Switzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but Switzer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Switzer takes a swing at Delisle's ribcage but misses.
Yelch Switzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delisle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Switzer did well to prevent Delisle getting side control.
Delisle content to control rather than advance.
Switzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delisle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delisle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delisle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Switzer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Delisle has cracked it and Switzer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Delisle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Saades (ranked 2696 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 346 p4p, 162 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stewart's choice of entrance music: free ma niggas!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart, which made it look bad.
Stewart with a hook.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Saades is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Stewart takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades pulls Stewart into guard.
Stewart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saades wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saades is keeping the position for now.
Stewart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saades is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stays in close to Saades's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Stewart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saades keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Saades keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Saades pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Saades closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
Saades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saades.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart, which made it look bad.
Stewart throws a big counter head kick but Saades avoids it with no problem.
Stewart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saades.
Saades motions for Stewart to come forward. Saades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stewart misses with a combination
and Saades makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stewart really felt that one!
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Saades is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stewart jabs Saades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saades looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stewart!
Stewart misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Saades seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stewart regains half guard.
Saades performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to control. Stewart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stewart sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart punching from the bottom.
Stewart tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stewart missing with punches from the bottom.
Saades throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Saades is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saades 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.
Saades blocks the strikes from Stewart.
Saades moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stewart connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Stewart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Saades keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stops Saades from passing to mount.
Saades avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stewart.
Saades working the body and head with strikes.
Stewart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saades trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saades's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saades blocks the strikes from Stewart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stewart controls his leg.
Stewart gets full guard.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Saades any problems.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Saades is looking to stand up but Stewart won't let him.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saades wanted to stand there but Stewart had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Octavio Saades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saades tries to clinch up.
Stewart clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Saades looking to stall.
Saades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades blocking some punches.
Saades is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saades.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saades gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saades jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Stewart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Saades tries to clinch up.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Saades seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saades tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Saades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saades moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStewart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Saades in a clinch.
Saades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stewart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Saades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saades no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Saades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart content to stall in guard here.
Octavio Saades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Saades.
Stewart fails to land with a series of punches.
Saades tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saades tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stewart in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Stewart drives through and clinches with Saades against the cage.
Saades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades wants to stall.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Saades tries to circle away but Stewart has him pinned against the cage.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saades jumps guard.
Stewart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saades is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Saades tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Saades backs away looking to recover.
Stewart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stewart tries to keep at a distance but Saades has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades tries for a takedown but Stewart manages to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Stewart moves into range and clinches up with Saades.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Saades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Stewart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades is trying to pull guard but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Saades.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades is trying to pull guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades tries to pull guard but Stewart holds him up against the cage and eventually Saades drops back down to his feet.
Saades tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stewart to keep the fight standing.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Don Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saades doesn't manage to clinch there - Stewart circles away.
Stewart connects with a high kick.
Saades shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Saades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart scores with a head kick.
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Saades in a clinch.
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!
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart moves into range and clinches up with Saades.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart stands there with Saades around his waist. Saades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stewart to keep the fight standing.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saades drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stewart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades wants a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Stewart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saades.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stewart is defending well.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart stands there with Saades around his waist. Saades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stewart just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Saades successfully pulls guard.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stewart working for a guillotine from mount but Saades is in no mood to give up.
Saades is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Saades has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stewart lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Stewart really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saades.
Stewart missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Stewart!
Don Stewart is the new middleweight champion!
Don Stewart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 405 p4p, 3191 weight class) and Darnell Cane (ranked 64 p4p, 445 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 3, fighting out of London, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Sanada scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Cane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Cane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada wants to get back to striking at distance but Cane won't allow it.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanada gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane lands a head shot.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Cane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Sanada catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Cane lands a nice looking body kick.
Cane throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Cane rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanada as Cane tries to tie him up.
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane scores with a leg kick.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane lands with a shot to the body.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Cane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanada if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cane lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Cane.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada jabs Cane right on the nose. Cane blinks but takes it well.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cane takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Cane is looking to clinch.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Cane.
Sanada jabs Cane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane staying out of range there.
Cane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Cane throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cane scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane scores with a leg kick.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cane.
Sanada throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Cane clinches.
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Cane misses with a body kick.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
Cane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada scores with a jab.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cane 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Cane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cane throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane slips under a jab.
Cane with a jab.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Cane's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Cane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cane throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Cane works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cane is rocked!
A good leg kick by Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada slips a jab from Cane.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cane throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada clobbers Cane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Cane prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cane blocks a jab.
And Cane responds with a good body kick, but Sanada manages to step out the way in time.
Cane throws a series of strikes that have Sanada backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane rushes Sanada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Cane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Cane has double underhooks.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanada as Cane tries to tie him up.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
A jab lands there for Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Cane.
Cane wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Cane lands.
Sanada 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.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cane. That one must have hurt.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
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 Masa Sanada.
I think Cane 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 314 p4p, 901 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 46 p4p, 144 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but A Zoo swivels and escapes.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says A Zoo as he avoids it easily.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. A Zoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A Zoo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as A Zoo sprawls well. A Zoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
A Zoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A Zoo rushes Matusov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matusov pulls guard successfully.
Matusov is looking for a triangle here but A Zoo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.
A Zoo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matusov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but A Zoo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Matusov regains half guard.
A Zoo trying to control the pace.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matusov has his foot on A Zoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A Zoo works his way back into a safe position though.
A Zoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matusov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. A Zoo stacks Matusov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by A Zoo!
Matusov struggling a bit here.
Matusov is trying to work for a sweep but A Zoo has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo postures up.
Matusov is looking to get back to full guard here but A Zoo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Matusov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but A Zoo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A Zoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matusov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matusov tries to hold on but A Zoo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A Zoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for A Zoo.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo moves into the clinch.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but A Zoo is defending well.
A Zoo is pressed up against the cage. Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag A Zoo down to the mat. A Zoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Nice takedown defense from A Zoo. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
A Zoo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matusov shoots in and bounces A Zoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A Zoo looking for a sweep. Not yet A Zoo, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now A Zoo is on top in guard.
Matusov is looking for a triangle but A Zoo pushes his legs off easily.
Matusov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matusov wants to control the position but A Zoo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov gets full guard.
Matusov 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.
A Zoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross A Zoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two 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.
Matusov wants to control but A Zoo passes easily into half guard.
A Zoo prevents Matusov from improving his position.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
A Zoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matusov on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo wants to pass to mount but Matusov is defending the position.
Matusov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matusov wants to sweep here but A Zoo controlling him for the moment.
A Zoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusov is retaining full guard.
A Zoo stopping the sweep attempt from Matusov.
Matusov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but A Zoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matusov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matusov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to sweep here but A Zoo controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A Zoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. A Zoo sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matusov darts in looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets double underhooks and turns Matusov into the cage.
As Matusov tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Matusov manages to avoid the attempt.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and A Zoo counters by clinching up.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Matusov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A Zoo is looking to land body kicks.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but A Zoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as A Zoo sprawls well. A Zoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov drives through with a takedown into A Zoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A Zoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but A Zoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but A Zoo defends it.
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo is staying active underneath Matusov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
A Zoo is trying is best to control the position here.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is looking to advance position but A Zoo won't allow it.
A Zoo is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
A Zoo trying to control but Matusov postures up.
A Zoo is controlling Matusov's trapped leg to prevent Matusov from advancing to side control.
A Zoo trying to control but Matusov postures up.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but A Zoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but A Zoo sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
A Zoo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position.
A Zoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for A Zoo.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Zoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A Zoo wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
A Zoo pulls Matusov in to control the position.
A Zoo keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov is fighting to break A Zoo's control of his arms but A Zoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo is holding Matusov down, trying to stall.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov postures up.
Matusov is trying to get an arm triangle but A Zoo is defending well.
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Matusov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for A Zoo!
A Zoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov wants to control the pace but A Zoo is squirming around nicely.
A Zoo holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matusov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A Zoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but A Zoo is in no mood to give up.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov prevents A Zoo from getting the reversal.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A Zoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in A Zoo's guard.
A Zoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matusov wants to improve his position but A Zoo is controlling well.
A Zoo is thwarting Matusov's attempts to control the position.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
A Zoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two 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.
Matusov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because A Zoo has passed into half guard!
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg.
Matusov is trying to control but A Zoo passes into side control!
Matusov tries to bench press A Zoo off him but A Zoo keeps the position.
Matusov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo gets to mount! Matusov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Matusov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matusov has a hand on A Zoo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. A Zoo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matusov tries to improve his position but instead A Zoo has taken his back!
Matusov tries to escape but A Zoo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matusov turns into A Zoo and is now in his guard.
A Zoo controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to control from the top but A Zoo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but A Zoo is retaining full guard.
A Zoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A Zoo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matusov has A Zoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. A Zoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Matusov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross A Zoo had his way with Boris Matusov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A Zoo clinches with his opponent.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into A Zoo's guard.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
A Zoo pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
A Zoo trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
Matusov throwing strikes from guard but A Zoo blocks nicely.
A Zoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
A Zoo is trying is best to control the position here.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
A Zoo tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo keeping hold of Matusov's head, controlling as best he can.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it.
A Zoo pushes Matusov off looking to stand but Matusov dives back in and keeps control.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but A Zoo is defending well.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, A Zoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it.
Matusov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! A Zoo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Matusov!
Boris Matusov is the new welterweight champion!
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