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Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zammy Bailey (ranked 2884 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 361 p4p, 307 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zammy Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosuke Ishimura!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimura cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Ishimura throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bailey has Ishimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura working hard to break the clinch.
Bailey is trying to push Ishimura away but Ishimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ishimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ishimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishimura tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura misses with a knee strike.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Ishimura.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishimura.
Ishimura lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishimura.
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Ishimura pushes him off.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey rushes Ishimura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishimura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ishimura misses with some punches.
Ishimura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Ishimura has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey has Ishimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishimura looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Ishimura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey drives through and clinches with Ishimura against the cage.
Ishimura with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Zammy Bailey has been cut.
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ishimura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bailey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Ishimura fails to land.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey cracks Ishimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ishimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bailey finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zammy Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
 It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Ishimura throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Ishimura throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Ishimura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ishimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura scores with a jab. Bailey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Ishimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura gets tackled into the cage by Bailey. Bailey maintains the clinch.
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey gets a clinch.
Ishimura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bailey up against the cage.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Ishimura lands a nice uppercut.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishimura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishimura is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Ishimura.
An inside leg kick from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura misses with a knee strike.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Ishimura struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey working hard to break the clinch.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey darts in trying to clinch
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ishimura on his heels. He'll look to pass Ishimura's guard now, I'm sure.
Bailey throwing strikes from guard but Ishimura blocks nicely.
Bailey throws an elbow that misses. Ishimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey's guard. Nice move by Ishimura!
Bailey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ishimura throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Ishimura scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Ishimura misses.
Bailey tries to counter with a takedown but Ishimura is quick to defend against it.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey tries to bum rush Ishimura with a series of wild strikes but Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Ishimura.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
Bailey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishimura swivels and escapes.
Ishimura throws a fast counter high kick but Bailey manages to duck under it in time.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Ishimura tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch but Ishimura is having none of it.
Ishimura lands with a good body shot.
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Ishimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishimura scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimura looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Ishimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
As Ishimura tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Ishimura manages to avoid the attempt.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura scores with a one two! Bailey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 Bailey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BAM! Ishimura delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bailey like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kosuke Ishimura!
Post fight, Kosuke Ishimura stared into the camera and said 'Jesus is coming back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 1829 p4p, 3573 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 232 p4p, 439 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj takes a swing at Saades's ribcage but misses.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Yaj tries to work over Saades's front leg with a kick but Saades checks it.
Saades has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Yaj lands a big head kick that sends Saades tumbling to the mat! Yaj takes a step backwards and waves Saades back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Saades is rocked!
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj and Saades are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Yaj throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Saades into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Yaj knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pat Yaj!
Pat Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Guatar (ranked 1344 p4p, 2815 weight class) and Pinchi Puto (ranked 166 p4p, 320 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Guatar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Guatar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Guatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinchi Puto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guatar lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Guatar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Guatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Puto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guatar misses the shot to the body.
Guatar throws a shot from downtown. Puto moves away and avoids it.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto misses with a few strikes there.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Guatar.
Puto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guatar.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guatar.
Puto misses with a head kick.
Guatar lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Puto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Puto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto feints a counter leg kick.
Guatar tests Puto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guatar. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Guatar moves out of range easily.
Johnny Guatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puto blocks the body kick.
Guatar connects with a solid leg kick.
Guatar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guatar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puto just manages to avoid it.
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
Guatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guatar lands a body shot.
A cross from Guatar lands.
Guatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puto's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Puto.
Guatar misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Guatar is looking for a counter combo.
Guatar avoids the head kick by Puto.
Nice uppercut there from Guatar.
Puto throws a leg kick but Guatar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guatar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guatar moves out of range of the body kick.
Guatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puto throws a head kick but Guatar moves out of range.
Guatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guatar.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guatar manages to avoid it.
Guatar lands a nice hook to Puto's body. Puto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Guatar misses
and Puto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Guatar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guatar misses with a looping right.
Guatar throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
Guatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Guatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Puto.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
Puto throws a hook but Guatar avoids it easily.
Guatar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guatar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guatar lands a nice shot to the body.
Guatar jabs at Puto's body.
Guatar throws a series of punches but Puto avoids them all with ease.
Guatar's corner calls for a 1-2. Guatar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guatar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puto throws a push kick but Guatar slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guatar misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guatar thuds a left hand into Puto's body.
Puto misses with a hook. Guatar ducked under it nicely.
Guatar moves out of range of the leg kick from Puto.
Guatar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puto can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guatar. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guatar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto.
Guatar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Guatar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guatar.
Guatar misses with a right hand
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guatar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puto can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guatar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puto.
Guatar looks to land a body kick but Puto moved away.
Puto throws out a counter right but Guatar avoids it with no problem.
Guatar lands a jab to Puto's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guatar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guatar.
Puto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guatar manages to avoid it.
Guatar misses with a straight right.
Guatar clobbers Puto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Puto.
Puto throws a hook but Guatar blocks it.
Guatar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Puto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Guatar swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Puto throws a lazy head kick
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guatar swinging wildly here.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guatar tests Puto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guatar throws the kick towards the body but Puto avoids it.
A good leg kick by Puto.
A nice leg kick from Guatar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Puto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guatar has got the better of the exchanges.
Guatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puto.
Guatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Guatar is looking to wear down Puto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puto throws a leg kick which misses Guatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Guatar tries to avoid it.
Guatar scores with a body shot.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guatar manages to avoid it.
Puto throws a body punch but Guatar moves out of range.
A big right from Puto misses.
Guatar throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Guatar saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puto throws a solid leg kick but Guatar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puto.
Guatar misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Guatar as he connects with a hook.
Guatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively.
Guatar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puto avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Puto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guatar digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Guatar ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
It looked like Guatar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puto.
Guatar misses the shot to the body.
Guatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guatar misses with a straight right.
Guatar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guatar blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Guatar.
Guatar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Guatar misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Puto. That snapped Guatar's head back.
Guatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guatar slips a straight right by Puto.
Guatar connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Guatar.
Puto misses with a leg kick
and Guatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Guatar as he connects with a hook.
Guatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Puto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Guatar
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guatar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto moves out of range of the leg kick from Guatar.
Nice uppercut lands for Puto. That snapped Guatar's head back.
Puto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnny Guatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puto 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 Guatar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guatar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guatar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puto can do to turn this around?
Puto throws a big shot that misses.
Guatar thumps Puto with a low kick.
Puto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guatar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guatar stuns Puto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guatar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guatar looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guatar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Puto throws a big shot that misses.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Guatar saw that one coming.
Puto slips a jab and a cross from Guatar.
Guatar works the jab nicely.
Guatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
A big left from Guatar misses.
Puto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guatar has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Guatar. Beautiful body shot.
Guatar scores with a nice strike.
Guatar throws a wild body kick that Puto sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guatar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puto is able to avoid easily.
Puto throws a series of punches but Guatar moves out of range.
Puto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guatar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puto lands with a hook. Guatar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto swings for the body but Guatar moves out of range.
Guatar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guatar.
Guatar throws a solid leg kick but Puto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guatar.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puto throws a sloppy head kick
letting Guatar counter with a right hand.
Puto lands with a nice combination. Guatar backs away looking to recover.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guatar.
Guatar moves out of range of the leg kick from Puto.
A little feinted left hand from Guatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puto throws a hook but Guatar avoids it easily.
Puto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guatar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puto slips a straight right by Guatar.
Guatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guatar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guatar blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guatar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puto checks the leg kick.
Puto tries a quick counter leg kick but Guatar is wise to it.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guatar misses with a kick to the body
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto avoids the body shot from Guatar.
A low kick from Puto misses
and Guatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guatar lands a body shot.
Puto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guatar misses with a looping right.
Puto scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Guatar misses the target.
A nice side step and Puto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guatar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puto at a distance.
Puto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guatar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Guatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Guatar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guatar.
Puto throws a leg kick that misses.
Guatar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Puto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guatar connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Guatar is just out of range.
Guatar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guatar. Guatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guatar with a hook.
Puto looks to land a left hand but Guatar moved out of range nicely.
Guatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guatar scores with a nice right hand.
Guatar lands a slapping body shot.
Guatar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guatar lands with a good body shot.
Guatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guatar scores with a body shot.
Puto throws a low kick but Guatar moves out of range easily.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Guatar saw that one coming.
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 Johnny Guatar.
Well Guatar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Guatar!
Johnny Guatar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 1568 p4p, 1295 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 203 p4p, 169 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pichushkin but Pichushkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pichushkin instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Pichushkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pichushkin stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichushkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pichushkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pichushkin pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Pichushkin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pichushkin prevents it.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pichushkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pichushkin connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pichushkin - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pichushkin. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pichushkin closes the distance and clinches.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Pichushkin lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pichushkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pichushkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz is trying to drag Pichushkin to the mat but Pichushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichushkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pichushkin throws a left that rocks Cruz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pichushkin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cruz regain composure!
Cruz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pichushkin tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz wants to control but Pichushkin postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pichushkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Pichushkin is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pichushkin down to the mat. Pichushkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pichushkin clinches with his opponent.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichushkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pichushkin after a bit of a struggle.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pichushkin smiles and moves away.
Pichushkin has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pichushkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz is trying to drag Pichushkin to the mat but Pichushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
A short uppercut from Pichushkin.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pichushkin uses from the top position.
Pichushkin stands up and waves to Cruz to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a body punch.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pichushkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
Cruz decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is working an open guard so Pichushkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pichushkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz wants the takedown. Pichushkin is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pichushkin's guard against the cage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard.
Cruz has his foot on Pichushkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pichushkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Pichushkin wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pichushkin is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Pichushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Pichushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Pichushkin working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pichushkin pulls his head out easily.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Pichushkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Pichushkin lands.
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pichushkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pichushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pichushkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Ricardo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pichushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Pichushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin 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.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander Pichushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard.
Pichushkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Cruz is working Pichushkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pichushkin wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pichushkin has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
Ricardo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cruz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pichushkin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pichushkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A relieved looking Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 925 p4p, 750 weight class) and Darnell Cane (ranked 129 p4p, 104 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A Zoo moves into the clinch.
Cane pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane digs a right hand underneath A Zoo's ribcage. A Zoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that A Zoo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from A Zoo.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Cane lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Cane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Cane tries to tie him up.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from A Zoo.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane lands a body punch.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane trying to stall but A Zoo improves his position.
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane tries to stall but A Zoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
And that is 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 Zoo misses with the combination.
Cane is looking to slow A Zoo down with leg kicks.
A Zoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cane cracks A Zoo with a good jab.
Cane misses with a hook.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cane throws a leg kick but A Zoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cane tries to clinch there but A Zoo circles away.
A Zoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A Zoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and A Zoo settles back down.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cane gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cane tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Cane misses with some punches.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Cane.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane tries to stall but A Zoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane is pushing A Zoo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Cane.
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but A Zoo is keeping busy.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Cane.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cane trying to stall but A Zoo improves his position.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
And that is 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!
A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A Zoo slips a jab from Cane.
A Zoo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but A Zoo checks it.
Cane's jab looks to have found its range, popping A Zoo under the eye.
Cane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A Zoo rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane has A Zoo pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane just leaning against A Zoo, taking a breather.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Cane in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Zoo being controlled against the cage.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Cane misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Darnell Cane's cut even more.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Cane stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Cane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by A Zoo.
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
After winning the bout, Cross A Zoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 795 p4p, 755 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 115 p4p, 106 weight class). Princip is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matusov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matusov scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matusov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Princip to the mat! Princip manages to get full guard.
Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matusov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Matusov slips the punch.
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!
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov pushing down on Princip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Matusov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Princip cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matusov tries to move to mount but Princip blocks the move with his legs.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet.
Princip is not content to let Matusov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Princip defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov working the ground and pound effectively.
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but Princip is in no mood to give up.
Matusov dominating with strikes here.
Matusov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matusov looking to finish with strikes here!
Matusov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Princip has worked his arm free - good work by Princip!
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Princip denies him.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip sneaks out the side door and pushes Matusov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princip is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Princip circles away and we're back to standing.
Princip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Princip defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Princip into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Princip unleashes a big counter combination but Matusov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Princip. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matusov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matusov tries to keep at a distance but Princip has taken the fight into the clinch.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matusov jumps guard.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing Princip from standing up.
Princip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matusov working for a triangle but Princip defends it easily.
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip is looking to stand up but Matusov won't let him.
Princip stands and steps away. Matusov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Matusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Princip's legs.
Princip throws Matusov to one side and escapes!
Matusov looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Matusov drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Princip's guard.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov advances to half guard.
Princip is looking to escape.
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Matusov dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Princip enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Princip manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Princip keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov stops Princip from standing up.
Princip pushes Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Princip did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Princip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip is trying to stand.
Matusov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Matusov stops Princip from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Princip slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matusov slips under a jab from Princip.
Matusov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Princip sprawls well initially but Matusov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Princip kicks off Matusov and gets to his feet.
Princip misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip punishes Matusov's body with a nice straight punch.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Princip digs a good hook to Matusov's body.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matusov.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Princip lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Princip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Princip as he jumps to the side.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Matusov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matusov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Princip lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matusov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matusov's head.
Princip scores with a one two! Matusov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Princip stuns Matusov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with a hook.
Matusov tries to counter with a takedown but Princip is quick to defend against it.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matusov. Matusov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matusov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matusov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Matusov ducks down to avoid it.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Princip continues to drive forward.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matusov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Princip smiles and moves away.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Princip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Princip darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.
Matusov blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Matusov controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Princip.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Princip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip lands a body punch.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip digs a right hand into Matusov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matusov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov takes a shot to the head.
Princip lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands a right hand.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip works on Matusov's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip presses Matusov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Princip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
During a confident post fight interview, Louis Princip thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 456 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 61 p4p, 183 weight class). Stewart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. free ma niggas! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Stewart slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Pereira misses.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Pereira.
Stewart throws a counter combo.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Pereira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Stewart.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Stewart blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Don Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Stewart.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stewart misses with some punches.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is 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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira works on Stewart's body with a couple of short punches.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Pereira takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stewart.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Pereira.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Michel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stewart working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Pereira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stewart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Stewart!
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 Adonis Stevenson (ranked 238 p4p, 1303 weight class) and Masa Sanada (ranked 36 p4p, 181 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 4, fighting out of London, Masa Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Sanada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there.
Stevenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada slips a jab from Stevenson.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Sanada throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stevenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Stevenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson slips a jab from Sanada.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada jabs Stevenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Stevenson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson jabs at Sanada's body.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Sanada tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
Sanada throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Sanada tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.
Stevenson is rocked!
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Stevenson defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada 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.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada with a jab.
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Sanada.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Decent striking displayed by Stevenson there.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanada takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Sanada takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Sanada misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Adonis Stevenson.
Well Stevenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson!
Adonis Stevenson gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Martynov (ranked 665 p4p, 216 weight class) and Arthur Morgan (ranked 87 p4p, 31 weight class). Morgan has chosen Battle Cry as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Martynov controls his hands.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Martynov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Martynov as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with the body kick
and Martynov counters with a crisp one two that drops Morgan! Martynov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Morgan to his feet! Morgan is in big trouble!
Morgan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Martynov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Morgan misses the jab.
Martynov rushes Morgan with punches - Morgan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Morgan goes down! Martynov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 187 p4p, 512 weight class) and Evaristo Jesus (ranked 31 p4p, 74 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evaristo Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Menshikov avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws a jab when Jesus was well out of range.
Jesus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick by Jesus misses
enabling Menshikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
Jesus throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Jesus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov scores with a hook.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov walks into a left hand.
Menshikov misses with a combination
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Jesus tries to clinch but Menshikov moves away
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov pushes Jesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Jesus prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Jesus lands an uppercut.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Menshikov.
Menshikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jesus scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov misses with a knee strike.
Jesus pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menshikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jesus throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov crunches a lovely knee into Jesus's ribcage.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jesus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Menshikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Menshikov misses its target.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jesus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Menshikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Evaristo Jesus has been cut.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menshikov.
Menshikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evaristo Jesus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Menshikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jesus, pushing him back against the cage.
Jesus lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jesus.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jesus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jesus avoids the elbow strike from Menshikov, against the cage.
Jesus digs a right hand underneath Menshikov's ribcage. Menshikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Jesus as the two fighters clinch.
Jesus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov misses with a knee to the head.
Jesus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jesus is leaning against Menshikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jesus working aggressively here.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Jesus lands a left hand.
Jesus tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Jesus.
A nice left hand lands by Jesus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Jesus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jesus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jesus blocking some punches.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus digs a right hand into Menshikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menshikov's gas tank.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Jesus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov tries to stall but Jesus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jesus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jesus lands a body punch.
A short left from Jesus.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Jesus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Jesus lands with a left to the head.
Menshikov is rocked!
Jesus lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Menshikov to his knees! Jesus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evaristo Jesus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Evaristo Jesus waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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