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Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 1367 p4p, 1726 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 185 p4p, 225 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Enter Sandman . 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Donk. Tsuruta catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuruta trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily.
Tsuruta is standing up over McGuire. McGuire looks to escape but Tsuruta dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuire manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuruta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsuruta rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuruta stops a takedown attempt from McGuire.
McGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta controlling McGuire's posture.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGuire trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsuruta is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsuruta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to McGuire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Murray (ranked 1543 p4p, 1452 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 78 p4p, 72 weight class). Desmond Fairbanks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Murray's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Fairbanks tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murray has time to react.
Murray moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murray slips under a jab.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray's hand.
Murray gets a clinch.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairbanks avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Murray effectively controlling the action here.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Fairbanks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray controlling the action here for a moment.
Fairbanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
A right hand to the body from Fairbanks.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairbanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Fairbanks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Desmond Fairbanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Murray with the inside leg kick.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks 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.
Fairbanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
 Murray is rocked!
It looks like Alex Murray has been cut.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairbanks misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray misses with a leg kick.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws an overhand right that drops Murray like a sack of potatoes! Fairbanks dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Alex Murray stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 987 p4p, 942 weight class) and Zoran Paunovic (ranked 132 p4p, 126 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 22 - 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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Paunovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Paunovic.
Paunovic cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Paunovic.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paunovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Paunovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paunovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Paunovic 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.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Paunovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paunovic misses with the body kick
and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Paunovic backing up. Paunovic nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic slips under a jab.
Yaj looks to land a body kick but Paunovic moved away.
Paunovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Paunovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paunovic blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paunovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paunovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paunovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yaj misses with a low kick as Paunovic jumps back.
Paunovic scores with a punch to the head.
Yaj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paunovic feints the counter takedown.
Paunovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paunovic works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Paunovic.
An inside leg kick from Yaj misses.
Paunovic counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Paunovic.
That's two 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!
Paunovic blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Paunovic throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yaj thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yaj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paunovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Yaj's head.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paunovic lands a head kick. Yaj smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paunovic lands with an overhand left.
Paunovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paunovic throws the kick towards the body but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Paunovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Yaj in the body.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Yaj counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Paunovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Paunovic moves out of range easily.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Paunovic.
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Yaj.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paunovic throws the kick towards the body but Yaj avoids it.
Paunovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paunovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Paunovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yaj with a body shot.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Paunovic.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Paunovic moves out of range easily.
Paunovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yaj throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Paunovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paunovic with a nice calf kick.
Paunovic with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic connects with a leg kick.
Paunovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paunovic.
Nice shot by Yaj.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Paunovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paunovic missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paunovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYaj.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paunovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paunovic with the inside leg kick.
Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Paunovic checks it.
Paunovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paunovic is out of range.
Paunovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paunovic checks a low kick from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Paunovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paunovic can pounce on him.
Paunovic scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic with a jab.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Paunovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yaj is looking to wear down Paunovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paunovic with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Yaj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yaj might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Paunovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paunovic tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Paunovic moved away.
Paunovic throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
Yaj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paunovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paunovic.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj scores with a nice right hand.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paunovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paunovic. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but Paunovic seems unphased.
Paunovic tries to work over Yaj's front leg with a kick but Yaj checks it.
And Yaj counters with a quick kick to the body but Paunovic blocks it.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj throws a solid leg kick but Paunovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yaj.
Paunovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yaj.
Yaj is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj takes a swing at Paunovic's ribcage but misses.
Paunovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paunovic throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paunovic throws a push kick but Yaj slaps the foot to one side.
Paunovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Paunovic moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Yaj tried to counter with a leg kick but Paunovic avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paunovic.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Paunovic lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Paunovic's head but Paunovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj lands a front kick.
Paunovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
Paunovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paunovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yaj takes a swing at Paunovic's ribcage but misses.
Paunovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paunovic lands an overhand right.
Paunovic is looking to chop away at Yaj's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Paunovic.
Paunovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yaj. That did some damage!
Paunovic tries to land a leg kick but Yaj saw it coming and moves away.
Yaj tries to land a leg kick but Paunovic saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paunovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Paunovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Paunovic.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Paunovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic scores with a leg kick.
Yaj will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yaj's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paunovic.
Paunovic misses the shot to the body.
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Paunovic.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paunovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paunovic. Yaj shrugs it off though.
Yaj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paunovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paunovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Paunovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaj really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Yaj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paunovic blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Paunovic throws a front kick aimed at Yaj's knee but Yaj avoids it well.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Paunovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Yaj's head.
Paunovic scores with a head kick. Yaj tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yaj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paunovic catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Paunovic blocks the low kick.
Paunovic connects with a crisp jab.
Paunovic lands with a good body shot.
Paunovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paunovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yaj can pounce on him.
Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Paunovic.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Paunovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yaj has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paunovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paunovic checks a leg kick.
Yaj throws a hook but Paunovic blocks it.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj throws a leg kick
enabling Paunovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Paunovic is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Paunovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yaj if he has to take too many more of those.
Paunovic tries to clinch but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Paunovic checks it.
Paunovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Yaj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yaj looks to land a body kick but Paunovic moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paunovic.
Paunovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paunovic 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
Zoran Paunovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Pat Yaj stepped up to the mic, saying 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warrant Officer (ranked 718 p4p, 3132 weight class) and Michael Mulligan (ranked 93 p4p, 404 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Warrant Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulligan 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.
Mulligan throws a jab when Officer was well out of range.
Mulligan looks to land a combination but Officer avoids it well.
Mulligan looks to score with a jab to the body but Officer is just out of range.
Mulligan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mulligan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Officer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Officer looks to land a right hand but Mulligan moved out of range.
Mulligan clinches up with Officer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mulligan has had enough of the clinch but Officer keeps him there for the moment.
Officer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Officer does it's job there.
We've been hearing reports that Officer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Officer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mulligan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Officer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mulligan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warrant Officer!
Warrant Officer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rip Snorten (ranked 946 p4p, 354 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 130 p4p, 48 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Snorten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sound of Silence. 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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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 30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rip Snorten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten thumps Princip with a low kick.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Princip.
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.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snorten moves into range and clinches up with Princip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Princip blocking some punches.
Snorten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snorten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten is working for takedown but Princip is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip is leaning against Snorten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Princip.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Snorten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Princip gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Snorten has hold of one of Princip's legs. Princip is fighting the takedown attempt but Snorten gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Snorten off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Princip throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snorten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Snorten's head and hops out.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Snorten catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Princip's hands.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
A combination from Snorten does no damage.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Princip stuns Snorten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten 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.
Snorten thumps Princip with a low kick.
Princip jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Snorten jabs at Princip's body.
Princip lands with a cross.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Princip.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Princip.
Snorten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Princip misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip connects with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snorten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Princip sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Jab from Princip.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten misses with a leg kick
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten slips under a jab from Princip.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten dips to his left and cracks Princip with an uppercut!
Princip tries to bum rush Snorten with a series of wild strikes but Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snorten misses the jab.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Princip punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Snorten off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Princip's ribs.
Princip jabs at Snorten's body.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip jabs at Snorten's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Princip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Snorten feinted with a counter takedown.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Princip moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Princip prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Princip cracks Snorten with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snorten has Princip pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Princip manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Princip pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Snorten motions for Princip to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Nice cross by Snorten.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snorten stuns Princip with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Princip lands.
Snorten swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
Princip throws a good cross that connects.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snorten.
Princip lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Snorten off the cage and back into range.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Princip throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snorten on the side of the head.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten looks for a takedown but Princip sprawls well.
Princip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses with a body punch
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip slips a jab from Snorten.
Nice uppercut there from Princip.
Princip thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.
Princip cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Snorten.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip lands with a nice combination. Snorten backs away looking to recover.
Snorten throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Snorten clobbers Princip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
Princip scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Good shot there by Princip.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Princip slips a jab and a cross from Snorten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands with a straight right. Snorten didn't see that one coming.
Snorten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Princip lands the left hand.
Princip lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
A very excited looking Louis Princip made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 440 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Yelch Switzer (ranked 62 p4p, 160 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yelch Switzer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinales moves away from the strike by Switzer.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Switzer sprawls well. Switzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Switzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Switzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Switzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Switzer misses with a straight right.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switzer misses the jab.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Switzer connects with a body shot.
Switzer connects with a jab.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Switzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinales momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switzer looks to land a left hand but Pinales moved out of range nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yelch Switzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Switzer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Switzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yelch Switzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Switzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Switzer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinales walks into a straight right hand from Switzer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Switzer.
Switzer swings widly with a right hand
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Switzer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pinales swings around for an armbar but Switzer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinales's guard.
Switzer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinales pushes a forearm under Switzer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Switzer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A victorious Javier Pinales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 280 p4p, 858 weight class) and Takashi Shimura (ranked 42 p4p, 104 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Shimura!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shimura is out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Shimura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Shimura.
Shimura misses with a straight left.
As Shimura looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Shimura just gets out of the way.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimura's head backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Shimura tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook but Shimura avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a hook. Shimura ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Shimura.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Shimura moved away.
Shimura takes one on the button.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimura flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Shimura slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimura misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson defending well as Shimura loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shimura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shimura thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Shimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shimura on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson slips a straight right by Shimura.
Shimura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shimura scrambles back to his feet.
Shimura with a hook.
Johnson drops Shimura with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shimura looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Shimura is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimura swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Shamrock (ranked 820 p4p, 983 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 121 p4p, 144 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Coco.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coco manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Coco moves into the clinch.
Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coco.
Coco blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock avoiding damage as Coco throws knees to the body.
Coco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Coco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock is working Coco over against the cage.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock is working Coco over against the cage.
Coco blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Coco backwards.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Coco.
Coco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coco tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Coco misses with a body punch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Coco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Coco breaks from the clinch.
Coco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Coco thinks about the counter body kick.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coco 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 Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Coco counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coco manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Coco.
Coco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Coco tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Coco missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stan Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coco is rocked!
OH! Coco has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Shamrock smells blood and charges in for the finish! Shamrock unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Coco sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 445 p4p, 521 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 67 p4p, 82 weight class). Dom Severini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini looks to land a right hand but Delisle moved out of range.
Delisle feinted with a counter takedown.
Delisle scores with a nice head shot.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Severini tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Severini to the ground. Severini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delisle.
Delisle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Severini connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Severini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Delisle moved out of range nicely.
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Severini is working from the bottom.
Delisle happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini tries to buck Delisle off but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Severini, who protects the arm well.
Severini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Delisle seems content to control.
Delisle is pressing down on Severini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severini is holding on for now.
Severini is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle wants to take a breather but Severini is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Severini!
Delisle fails to move to back control.
Delisle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Severini is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Severini holds on for dear life, controlling Delisle's posture momentarily.
Delisle looking to secure an arm triangle but Severini defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Severini's face.
Severini controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini tries to lock up and control but Delisle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Severini is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle avoids the attempt from Severini to control.
Severini is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Severini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Severini is looking to escape.
Delisle looking to secure an arm triangle but Severini defends it well.
Delisle unloads with some shots from mount but Severini bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severini tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Severini is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Delisle misses with a double jab.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Delisle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severini.
Severini throws a good cross that connects.
Severini lands a nice shot to the body.
Severini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Severini scores with a sloppy right hand. Delisle should have avoided that one.
Severini with a jab.
Delisle is rocked!
Delisle has his takedown stuffed
and Severini counters with a crisp right that sends Delisle to the canvas! Severini follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 228 p4p, 581 weight class) and Kai Raymaker (ranked 36 p4p, 76 weight class). Raymaker has chosen Key Glock - Mr.Glock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Raymaker!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raymaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Out jabs Raymaker right on the nose. Raymaker blinks but takes it well.
Out slips a jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Out paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Raymaker.
Raymaker cracks Out with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raymaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raymaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Out keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raymaker.
It looked like Out wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Out's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raymaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Out misses.
Raymaker connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Out 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Out cracks a nice hook into Raymaker's ribs.
Raymaker misses with an uppercut
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raymaker misses with an uppercut.
Raymaker gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymaker can't find room to land a body shot as Out controls the action.
Raymaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Out.
Out lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raymaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Out's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out has a couple of punches blocked by Raymaker.
Raymaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raymaker rushes Out and presses him up against the cage.
Raymaker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Out's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raymaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raymaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Raymaker misses.
Out walks into a jab.
Raymaker moves to clinch but Out breaks away
and Out cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Out cracks Raymaker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Raymaker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Out finish him?
Raymaker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Raymaker's jaw. Raymaker's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Out does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
An intense looking Knock Out took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Shoutout to Butch for putting on this focking amazing tourney. Lets get paid b*tches!!!'.
The defeated Kai Raymaker had this to say: 'I will be back! Nothing change here guys! I ams till in the game.'.
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