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BBFC 2: Bitch Vs. Chambers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Billings (ranked 5039 p4p, 22949 weight class) and Cole Hotman (ranked 394 p4p, 524 weight class). Mark Billings could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Hotman's chin.
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Hotman!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hotman momentarily.
Hotman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hotman looks to land a body kick but Billings moved away.
Billings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Billings misses.
Hotman throws a low kick but Billings moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Billings misses the target.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Hotman with a nice calf kick.
Hotman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Billings avoids a kick to the body.
Hotman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billings.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billings moves out of range of the body kick from Hotman.
A clash of legs there as Billings blocks the low kick.
Billings 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.
Hotman throws the kick towards the body but Billings avoids it.
Hotman throws a front kick aimed at Billings's knee but Billings avoids it well.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings takes a swing at Hotman's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hotman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings throws a hook but Hotman blocks it.
Billings connects with a single shot there.
Hotman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billings is able to avoid easily.
Billings blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Hotman misses.
Billings throws a lazy right hand but Hotman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hotman scores with a leg kick.
Billings checks a low kick from Hotman.
Some bone on bone action there as Billings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hotman defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billings takes a swing at Hotman's ribcage but misses.
Hotman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billings.
Hotman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billings moves out of range of the body kick from Hotman.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hotman - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hotman thumps Billings with a low kick.
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!
Hotman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hotman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Billings is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billings. Hotman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hotman feints and then cracks Billings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billings down.
Billings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Billings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings scores with a hook to the body. Hotman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hotman on the side of the head.
Hotman scores with a leg kick.
Hotman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billings.
An inside leg kick lands from Hotman.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Hotman scores with a leg kick.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Billings crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hotman - the referee stops the clock and Billings gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hotman. Billings manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Hotman saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman with a nice calf kick.
Hotman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hotman throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billings tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billings blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billings.
Hotman wants to slow Billings down by chopping away at his legs.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hotman moves away.
Hotman 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.
Hotman is looking to slow Billings down with leg kicks.
Cole Hotman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotman slips a jab from Billings.
Hotman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hotman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Billings coming out on top.
Hotman throws a leg kick which misses Billings's front leg but catches the back leg as Billings tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hotman wants to slow Billings down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotman scores with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Billings blocks the low kick.
Billings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hotman with the inside leg kick.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hotman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hotman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billings checks it well.
Billings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hotman with a nice calf kick.
Billings misses with a hook.
Hotman with a nice calf kick.
Hotman throws a leg kick
and Billings counters with a stiff right hand.
Hotman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Billings takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Billings's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hotman throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Billings tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Hotman tenderised Billings's leg. Billings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Billings misses with a looping right.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Hotman saw that one coming.
And Hotman responds with a good body kick, but Billings manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Hotman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Billings checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hotman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hotman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Hotman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hotman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billings will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hotman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hotman misses with a kick to the body.
Cole Hotman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hotman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billings.
Hotman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hotman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hotman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hotman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Hotman throws a leg kick that misses.
Billings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Billings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Hotman saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Billings misses the target.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
It looked like Billings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hotman.
Hotman throws a leg kick that misses.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hotman was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Hotman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Hotman slips a straight right by Billings.
Hotman thumps Billings with a low kick.
Hotman lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billings.
Hotman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Hotman throws a leg kick
and Hotman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hotman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billings's sensitive parts.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hotman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billings.
Hotman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hotman throws the kick towards the body but Billings avoids it.
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!
Hotman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hotman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hotman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hotman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hotman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hotman.
Billings has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hotman.
Billings has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Hotman manages to avoid it.
Good work by Billings as he checks the leg kick.
Hotman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billings.
Hotman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hotman lands a front kick.
Hotman tries a low kick but Billings avoids it.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hotman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Billings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hotman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Hotman tenderised Billings's leg. Billings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Billings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hotman.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hotman was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman lands a head kick!
Hotman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hotman wants to slow Billings down by chopping away at his legs.
Billings takes a swing at Hotman's ribcage but misses.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Billings. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotman motions for Billings to come forward. Hotman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Billings blocks the leg kick.
Hotman throws a push kick but Billings slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Billings misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hotman.
Hotman throws a push kick but Billings slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Billings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hotman is looking to slow Billings down with leg kicks.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billings.
A counter left hand to the body from Billings misses its target.
Hotman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Billings keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Billings misses the target.
Billings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hotman. Hotman obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Hotman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Billings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hotman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Billings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billings 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.
Hotman ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Billings blocks a low kick nicely.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Billings 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.
Hotman throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Billings scores with a jab to the body.
Hotman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hotman throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hotman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hotman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Hotman misses
and Billings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Billings misses.
Hotman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billings takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hotman.
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hotman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hotman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Billings misses with a body shot.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Hotman throws a leg kick but Billings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hotman motions for Billings to come forward. Hotman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Billings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hotman - that will leave a mark!
Hotman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hotman thows a leg kick but Billings checks it
and Billings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hotman.
Mark Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Billings lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billings throws an overhand right that lands on Hotman's shoulder, as Hotman tries to avoid the shot.
Hotman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hotman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Hotman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hotman misses with a low kick.
Billings moves out of range of the body kick from Hotman.
Hotman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Billings checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billings moves out of range of the body kick from Hotman.
Hotman looks to throw a body kick
and Hotman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billings moves out of range of the leg kick from Hotman.
Billings lands a slapping body shot.
Billings looks to land a right hand but Hotman moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hotman.
And Hotman responds with a good body kick, but Billings manages to step out the way in time.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Billings moves out of range easily.
Hotman tried to score with a low kick but Billings checks it.
Hotman lands a leg kick that knocks Billings off balance momentarily.
Hotman tries to land a leg kick but Billings saw it coming and moves away.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Hotman manages to avoid it.
Billings swings widly with a right hand
and Hotman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Billings throws a lazy right hand but Hotman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hotman can pounce on him.
Hotman throws a leg kick but Billings checks it.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hotman counters with a low kick, right behind Billings 's knee.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotman manages to avoid it.
Hotman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Billings 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.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotman manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hotman.
Good leg kick by Hotman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hotman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hotman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Hotman misses.
Hotman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Billings looks to land a left hand but Hotman moved out of range nicely.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman connects with a solid leg kick.
Hotman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Billings throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Hotman.
Hotman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Hotman is looking to slow Billings down with leg kicks.
Billings throws a body punch but Hotman moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Hotman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hotman 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Hotman!
Cole Hotman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muamer Tomovic (ranked 3240 p4p, 6651 weight class) and Jon Targaryen (ranked 312 p4p, 487 weight class). Targaryen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Muamer Tomovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muamer Tomovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Tomovic is looking for a counter combo.
Tomovic defending well as Targaryen loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen throws a combination that misses
and Tomovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Tomovic closes the distance and pushes Targaryen back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tomovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tomovic misses.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomovic lands with a shot to the body.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Tomovic avoids nicely.
Tomovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomovic misses with a double jab.
Tomovic swinging wildly here.
Tomovic scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomovic tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Targaryen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tomovic throws the kick towards the body but Targaryen avoids it.
Targaryen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Targaryen throws a hook but Tomovic blocks it.
Tomovic lands with a straight right. Targaryen didn't see that one coming.
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Targaryen misses with a straight right.
Tomovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen misses with a wild combination.
Tomovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tomovic slips a jab and a cross from Targaryen.
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Tomovic.
Tomovic misses with a few strikes there.
Targaryen misses with a combination
and Tomovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Tomovic moves away and avoids it.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Tomovic misses.
Targaryen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tomovic wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
Targaryen misses with a double jab
enabling Tomovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tomovic - that will leave a mark!
Tomovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Targaryen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tomovic forces Targaryen back against the cage and clinches.
Targaryen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomovic backwards.
Tomovic is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling him.
Targaryen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Targaryen stops a takedown attempt from Tomovic.
Tomovic blocking some punches.
Targaryen misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen clobbers Tomovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomovic has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomovic's elbow.
Targaryen manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Targaryen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Targaryen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tomovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tomovic misses with a few strikes there.
Tomovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Targaryen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tomovic counters with a series of strikes. Targaryen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Targaryen moves out of range.
Tomovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tomovic duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomovic dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Tomovic feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomovic pushes Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muamer Tomovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Targaryen throws a right hand that Tomovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomovic also avoids with ease.
Targaryen 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.
Tomovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Tomovic misses with a two punch combination.
Tomovic tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Targaryen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Targaryen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tomovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Targaryen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomovic throws a big counter combination but Targaryen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomovic throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Tomovic does no damage.
Tomovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Targaryen blocks a head kick by Tomovic.
Muamer Tomovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Targaryen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Targaryen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomovic swinging wildly here.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Tomovic with a series of wild strikes but Tomovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Tomovic moves out of range.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Tomovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Targaryen throws a nice looking combination but Tomovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Targaryen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomovic blocks a jab.
Tomovic is looking for a counter combo.
Tomovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muamer Tomovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomovic.
Tomovic throws a right hand that Targaryen ducks under and follows up with a left that Targaryen also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomovic manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic scores with a nice strike.
Tomovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Tomovic.
Targaryen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Targaryen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomovic dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tomovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomovic misses with a double jab.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Tomovic avoids them all with ease.
Tomovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tomovic!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomovic misses with a two punch combination.
Tomovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tomovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Targaryen works over Tomovic's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been informed that Targaryen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tomovic throws a nice looking combination but Targaryen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomovic has Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Tomovic moves out of range.
Targaryen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tomovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Tomovic.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Tomovic avoids nicely.
Tomovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomovic ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
A right-left combo lands from Tomovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic lands a two punch combo.
Targaryen 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.
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Tomovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomovic dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Tomovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomovic throws a body kick that misses.
Tomovic closes the distance and clinches.
Tomovic stalling.
Targaryen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomovic moves into the clinch.
Tomovic is trying to stall.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muamer Tomovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tomovic clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage.
Targaryen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tomovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tomovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Targaryen.
Tomovic lands with a nice combination. Targaryen backs away looking to recover.
Targaryen drops his hands momentarily and Tomovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomovic.
Targaryen stalks Tomovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tomovic's face. Tomovic staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Muamer Tomovic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Tomovic avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tomovic.
Tomovic clobbers Targaryen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomovic is looking to clinch but Targaryen is avoiding it.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Tomovic moves out of range.
Tomovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Targaryen back to the cage. Tomovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Targaryen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tomovic.
Targaryen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen is looking for the big counter here.
Tomovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Targaryen.
Tomovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Tomovic moves out of range.
Tomovic is looking for a counter combo.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Tomovic moves away and avoids it.
Targaryen blocks the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tomovic!
Tomovic sizes up Targaryen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomovic tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tomovic duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomovic stuns Targaryen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Targaryen throws a nice looking combination but Tomovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomovic lands a slapping body shot.
Tomovic lands with a straight right. Targaryen didn't see that one coming.
Tomovic lands a really nice looking cross but Targaryen seems unphased.
Tomovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tomovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Tomovic with a series of wild strikes but Tomovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Tomovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tomovic.
Tomovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomovic lands a head kick. Targaryen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Tomovic avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic stalks Targaryen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Targaryen's face. Targaryen staggers backwards, shaken.
Targaryen misses with a double jab
and Tomovic counters with a two punch combo.
Tomovic closes the distance and pushes Targaryen back into the cage.
Tomovic is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage.
Tomovic blocking some punches.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomovic scores with a jab to the body.
Tomovic misses with a wild combination.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen tries to keep at a distance but Tomovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic lands a head kick. Targaryen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A cross from Tomovic lands.
Targaryen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tomovic!
Tomovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomovic.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Muamer Tomovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Targaryen misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muamer Tomovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomovic 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muamer Tomovic!
Jon Targaryen spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Shavers (ranked 2211 p4p, 3307 weight class) and Fabinho Tavares (ranked 245 p4p, 346 weight class). Fabinho Tavares will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabinho Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers is pressed up against the cage. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shavers down to the mat. Shavers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares with a nice calf kick.
Tavares looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shavers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shavers blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Fabinho Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers is working Tavares over against the cage.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Shavers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shavers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Shavers moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shavers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Shavers misses the target.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Shavers darts in and clinches Tavares up against the cage.
Tavares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares missing with knees to the body.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavares tries to break free but Shavers pushes him back against the cage.
Shavers cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shavers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares looks winded!
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares is looking for a takedown.
Shavers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shavers moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shavers's head.
Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shavers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
Tavares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares looks to throw a body kick
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares throws a head kick but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Shavers lands a head shot.
Tavares misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Shavers jumps back.
Shavers clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Tavares is looking for a takedown.
Shavers works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shavers moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shavers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers breaks the clinch.
Shavers throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Shavers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTavares.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shavers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavares's head.
Shavers throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shavers is able to avoid easily.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.
Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Earnie Shavers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike.
Shavers lands a left hand.
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Shavers clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Shavers pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tavares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Tavares.
It looked like Shavers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
Shavers checks the leg kick.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shavers.
Shavers checks a leg kick.
Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earnie Shavers is winning the standup battle so far.
Shavers lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Shavers checks it.
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shavers lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Shavers.
Tavares throws a low kick but Shavers moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Shavers clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Shavers.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares tries to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Shavers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Shavers blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Shavers blocks the leg kick.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Shavers.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Shavers saw it coming and moves away.
Shavers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Shavers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shavers is out of range.
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavares tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Shavers - that landed with a thud.
Shavers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Shavers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers lands with a good body shot.
Tavares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Tavares's head.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Shavers stalling the fight.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tavares or not.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Shavers.
Tavares trying to land knees to the body.
Shavers is pushing Tavares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
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!
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
Shavers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shavers.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Shavers.
Shavers controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavares.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shavers cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Shavers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shavers.
Shavers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Shavers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch but Shavers keeps him there for the moment.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares tries to move into range but Shavers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fabinho Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavers is leaning against Tavares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands a right hook to the body.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
Shavers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shavers rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Shavers lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Fabinho Tavares has been cut.
Good body shot from Shavers.
Shavers tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tavares throws an elbow but misses.
Shavers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Shavers scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Shavers taking a breather.
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavers has managed to clinch.
Tavares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Shavers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tavares throws a lazy head kick
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shavers connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick
and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick.
Shavers rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shavers.
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tavares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabinho Tavares.
Shavers clinches up against the cage.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Shavers jabs at Tavares's body.
Shavers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shavers prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shavers 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 2084 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Tupa Halloo (ranked 77 p4p, 89 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Gerardo's Rico Suave. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupa Halloo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halloo.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Halloo saw that one coming.
Halloo 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.
Halloo thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halloo misses with a kick to the body.
Cole has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cole throws a hook but Halloo avoids it easily.
Halloo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Halloo has him pressed against the cage.
Halloo scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Halloo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halloo is trying to stand.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Halloo defending well.
Halloo is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Cole trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halloo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cole.
Cole stops Halloo from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole looks to land a body kick but Halloo moved away.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halloo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halloo misses with a straight right.
Halloo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Halloo misses.
Cole throws a jab when Halloo was well out of range.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Halloo there.
Cole cracks Halloo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Halloo moved out of range nicely.
Halloo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halloo wants to clinch.
Halloo connects with a jab.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Halloo moved out of range nicely.
Halloo throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Halloo walks into a jab.
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!
Halloo misses with a straight right.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halloos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halloo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloo scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cole lands with a hook. Halloo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Cole misses.
Nice straight punches there by Cole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cole.
Halloo with a nice cross.
Cole connects with an inside leg kick.
Cole thows a leg kick but Halloo checks it
and Halloo counters with a body kick.
Halloo staying out of range there.
Halloo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halloo with a jab.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Halloo counters with a huge right that knocks Cole out cold! Halloo is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tupa Halloo!
An out of breath Tupa Halloo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Submission (ranked 2224 p4p, 2836 weight class) and Tjeeerd De Vries (ranked 247 p4p, 296 weight class). Tjeeerd De Vries has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Submission's chin.
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Submission!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tjeeerd De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by De Vries.
Submission has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Vries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Submission takes a jab right on the kisser.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt - De Vries sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Vries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Submission.
As De Vries tries to get set, Submission tries to push him back and clinch up but De Vries manages to avoid the attempt.
Submission moves out of range as De Vries strikes.
De Vries throws a lazy right hand but Submission sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from De Vries misses.
Nice uppercut there from De Vries.
De Vries cracks Submission with a hook to the temple - Submission is on wobbly legs here! De Vries swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Submission falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! De Vries wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tjeeerd De Vries!
Tjeeerd De Vries 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 1921 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Imperial Washington (ranked 213 p4p, 187 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
The fighters circling - Balkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Balkan counters with a shoot takedown. Washington fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Washington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Washington has escaped and now he's on top!
Balkan has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington postures up.
Balkan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Washington puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Balkan keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Balkan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkan.
Washington blocks a jab.
Balkan jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Balkan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balkan throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington swings for the body but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Washington.
Balkan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balkan throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
As Balkan backs off Washington throws a huge counter combo but Balkan manages to avoid it all.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Washington.
Balkan attempts a counter takedown but Washington avoids it well and moves away.
Balkan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice cross by Balkan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balkan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balkan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balkan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boris Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Balkan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Balkan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Balkan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Balkan blocks it well.
Balkan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Balkan moved away.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Balkan drops back down to his feet.
Washington working aggressively here.
A short left from Washington.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Balkan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Balkan.
Boris Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington cracks Balkan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balkan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balkan misses with a jab to the body
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boris Balkan's cut is getting worse.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.
Balkan misses the body punch
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balkan, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkan pulls Washington into guard.
Balkan 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.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
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!
Balkan keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking to control but Washington passes into half guard.
Washington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washington forces his way into half guard.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balkan trying to control but Washington postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imperial Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Balkan's cut.
That's time! Balkan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Balkan shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkan.
Balkan tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balkan.
Washington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balkan throws a right hand that misses
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balkan looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Balkan cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Balkan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balkan shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Balkan scores with the left hand. Washington knows he should have avoided that one.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington throws a head kick but Balkan moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balkan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Balkan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balkan throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkan looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Balkan misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington defending well as Balkan loads up on a big left hand.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Balkan and move into the clinch position.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
Washington throws a counter combo.
Balkan throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Washington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Balkan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan slips under a jab.
Balkan tries to counter with a takedown but Washington is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan misses with a body shot
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boris Balkan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Balkan misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington slips under a jab from Balkan.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Balkan lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balkan or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Balkan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Balkan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balkan throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Balkan.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balkan slips under a jab from Washington.
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 Boris Balkan.
I think Balkan 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Marcellini (ranked 919 p4p, 1267 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 130 p4p, 180 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Jomoney was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
175
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolando Marcellini !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcellini tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcellini throws a hook but Jomoney blocks it.
Jomoney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcellini throws out the jab.
Marcellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcellini lands a nice hook to Jomoney's body. Jomoney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jomoney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcellini 's half guard.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Marcellini dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney controlling the action here.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jomoney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jomoney working over Marcellini with some ground and pound. Marcellini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Marcellini dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Marcellini dodges it nicely.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcellini defending well though.
Jomoney slips a nice elbow through Marcellini 's hands, connecting with Marcellini 's forehead.
Marcellini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcellini tries to get out of the position.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jomoney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jomoney 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.
Jomoney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jomoney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jomoney drops an elbow to the side of Marcellini 's head.
Jomoney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcellini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney is nestled in close to Marcellini , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marcellini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jomoney on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Marcellini 's temple.
Marcellini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Jomoney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcellini is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jomoney stops Marcellini from getting back to his feet.
Jomoney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marcellini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jomoney.
Jomoney throwing shots but Marcellini is blocking nicely.
Marcellini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jomoney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcellini defending well though.
Jomoney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jomoney slips a nice elbow through Marcellini 's hands, connecting with Marcellini 's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcellini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jomoney prevents Marcellini from improving his position.
Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jomoney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marcellini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jomoney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcellini has hold of Jomoney's hands but Jomoney slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jomoney lands a nice short elbow.
Jomoney is nestled in close to Marcellini , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney is nestled in close to Marcellini , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jomoney stalling.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marcellini has hold of Jomoney's hands but Jomoney slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jomoney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcellini wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
That's time! Marcellini 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jomoney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcellini 's half guard.
Ivan Jomoney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Marcellini is in trouble now - Jomoney has advanced to mount!
Marcellini wants to hold on but Jomoney pushes him away.
Jomoney with good strikes from the mount here!
Jomoney dominating with strikes here.
Jomoney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jomoney lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marcellini hang on?
Jomoney landing strikes from the mount and Marcellini is in trouble!
 Marcellini is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jomoney postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Marcellini out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jomoney goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Bravo (ranked 1526 p4p, 558 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 181 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kevin Walters enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edgar Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo is looking to score with low kicks.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Walters moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Bravo.
Walters throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bravo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walters.
Walters lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bravo won't be happy with that.
Bravo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLOODBATH Training Grounds that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Walters trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Walters is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Walters lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Walters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walters working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Walters working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters working away.
Walters swings around for an armbar but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Walters's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walters holds on and takes a little breather.
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters regains half guard.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Walters wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Walters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravo won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Bravo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four 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.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Walters keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walters blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bravo throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Walters tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Walters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walters was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bravo.
A big left from Walters misses.
Walters throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters closes the distance and clinches up with Bravo, looking for a takedown. Walters pushes Bravo against the cage but Bravo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
A shot to the liver by Bravo. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walters dives in and grabs Bravo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Nice cross by Walters.
Kevin Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Walters blocks a jab.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Walters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Bravo tests Walters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Walters needs to keep his hands up - Bravo had a free shot at his head there.
Walters throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Walters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravo doesn't seem phased though.
Bravo swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bravo throws a hook but Walters avoids it easily.
Walters swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walters throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Walters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Walters throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Walters moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walters throws out the jab.
Bravo slips under a jab from Walters.
Bravo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walters to the mat! Walters manages to get full guard.
Walters is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bravo is trying to keep Walters in close.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
Walters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walters wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravo defends well and Walters ends up having to push Bravo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walters.
Walters feints the counter takedown.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Walters throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walters's corner calls for a 1-2. Walters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walters misses the jab.
Bravo misses the shot to the body.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters throws a sloppy body shot
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bravo avoids it really well and circles away.
Walters fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bravo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Walters into the cage.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo slaps away a takedown attempt from Walters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bravo misses the target.
Walters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walters lands an elbow.
Bravo is not content to let Walters control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bravo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walters connects with a decent elbow.
Bravo tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Bravo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters throws a big right hand that misses.
Walters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walters wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kevin Walters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters cracks Bravo with a big right hand but Bravo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Walters.
I think Walters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 1292 p4p, 2101 weight class) and Kick Boxer Jr (ranked 153 p4p, 235 weight class). Samuel Rodrigues has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Boxer Jr 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.
Boxer Jr missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Boxer Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Boxer Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Boxer Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxer Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer Jr duly obliges.
It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Boxer Jr won't allow it.
Boxer Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boxer Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Boxer Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer Jr breaks the clinch.
Boxer Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Boxer Jr strikes.
Boxer Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up
enabling Boxer Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer Jr throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Boxer Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boxer Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kick Boxer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
Boxer Jr throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxer Jr misses with a straight right.
Boxer Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Boxer Jr moves out of range.
Boxer Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer Jr moves away.
Boxer Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Boxer Jr lands a left hand.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Boxer Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Boxer Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigues drops back down to his feet.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Boxer Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxer Jr smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodrigues eats them both and turns towards Boxer Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boxer Jr throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boxer Jr looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Boxer Jr stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxer Jr lands with a left to the head.
Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch.
Boxer Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
Boxer Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Boxer Jr cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigues is rocked!
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily. Boxer Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rodrigues staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rodrigues doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kick Boxer Jr!
A very excited looking Kick Boxer Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santas Bitch (ranked 197 p4p, 172 weight class) and Jax Chambers (ranked 35 p4p, 31 weight class). Bitch comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santas Bitch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jax Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers lands a nice looking body shot.
Chambers throws a jab when Bitch was well out of range.
Chambers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chambers throws a lazy uppercut
and Bitch counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut.
Chambers misses with a hook
letting Bitch counter with a right hand.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Bitch.
Bitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Chambers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bitch misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Bitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chambers doesn't seem bothered though.
Bitch throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.
Bitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chambers sprawling to the canvas! Chambers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bitch finish him?!
 Chambers is rocked!
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitch.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Bitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Bitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bitch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chambers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitch scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Chambers drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bitch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Chambers's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santas Bitch!
Santas Bitch retains his heavyweight title!
Santas Bitch gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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