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BBFC Syndicate 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dos Santos (ranked 4150 p4p, 3978 weight class) and Incredible Muay Thai (ranked 494 p4p, 474 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Jorge Dos Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Incredible Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Muay Thai enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Muay Thai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Muay Thai wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muay Thai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muay Thai has escaped and now he's on top!
Muay Thai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Muay Thai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai wants to stand and escape but instead Dos Santos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Muay Thai is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos pushes down on Muay Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Muay Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muay Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muay Thai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muay Thai defending well though.
Muay Thai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Muay Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muay Thai trying to control from the bottom.
Muay Thai tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Muay Thai won't allow it.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muay Thai keeps working.
Muay Thai is trying to stand back up but Dos Santos is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Muay Thai won't allow it.
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Muay Thai defends the submission attempt.
Dos Santos is looking for submissions but instead, Muay Thai has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muay Thai's guard.
Muay Thai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Muay Thai regains half guard.
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muay Thai sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muay Thai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dos Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Muay Thai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Muay Thai keeps trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos looking to control but Muay Thai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muay Thai gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Muay Thai sprawls well.
Muay Thai throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Muay Thai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dos Santos takes Muay Thai's back.
Muay Thai wants to escape the position.
Muay Thai is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dos Santos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dos Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Muay Thai is defending it well.
Muay Thai breaks Dos Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Muay Thai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Muay Thai from standing up.
Muay Thai trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muay Thai content to stall in guard here.
Muay Thai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
Muay Thai won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muay Thai wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Muay Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muay Thai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Muay Thai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Muay Thai from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muay Thai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Muay Thai throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Incredible Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Muay Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muay Thai throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muay Thai!
Muay Thai is looking to reverse the position.
Muay Thai gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muay Thai is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Muay Thai wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Dos Santos connects with a nice short shot to Muay Thai's temple.
Dos Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Muay Thai!
Muay Thai is trying to escape the mount.
Dos Santos avoids the attempt from Muay Thai to control.
A nice elbow there by Dos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos prevents Muay Thai from getting the reversal.
Muay Thai really wants to buck Dos Santos off and get back to his feet.
Muay Thai holds on for dear life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Muay Thai. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
Muay Thai throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Muay Thai scores with a nice body kick.
Dos Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muay Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Santos's brow.
Muay Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Muay Thai throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dos Santos's face.
 It looks like Jorge Dos Santos has been cut.
Muay Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muay Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Muay Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muay Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Muay Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dos Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muay Thai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muay Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muay Thai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muay Thai misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai is looking to score with low kicks.
Muay Thai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muay Thai misses with a knee strike.
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!
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muay Thai smiles and moves away.
Muay Thai throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Muay Thai throws a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Dos Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Muay Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muay Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muay Thai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muay Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muay Thai. Muay Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Muay Thai throws a body kick that misses.
Incredible Muay Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muay Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jorge Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muay Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dos Santos lands a head kick. Muay Thai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Muay Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muay Thai throws a front kick aimed at Dos Santos's knee but Dos Santos avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Muay Thai shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Muay Thai.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Muay Thai pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muay Thai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Muay Thai is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Incredible Muay Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dos Santos 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Dos Santos!
Our winner, Jorge Dos Santos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miki Viki (ranked 3323 p4p, 23547 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 128 p4p, 204 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viki lands with a nice body kick.
Viki pushes Van Wijnbergen away with a front kick.
Viki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viki was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Viki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viki lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viki to score with a decent uppercut.
Viki lands a big head kick that sends Van Wijnbergen tumbling to the mat! Viki takes a step backwards and waves Van Wijnbergen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Van Wijnbergen is rocked!
 It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viki circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Wijnbergen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Viki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Viki's ribcage but misses.
Viki swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viki.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Viki's shoulder, as Viki tries to avoid the shot.
Viki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viki moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Viki throws a quick counter head kick but Van Wijnbergen was just out of range.
Viki thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab
and Viki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a looping overhand right but Viki ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Viki has knocked Van Wijnbergen down with a huge combo! Viki steps away and waves a wobbly Van Wijnbergen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Viki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Donk. Viki catches Van Wijnbergen right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Wijnbergen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Viki - the referee stops the clock and Van Wijnbergen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Viki. Van Wijnbergen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen is still on wobbly legs! Can Viki finish him?
Viki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Viki.
Viki throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Viki.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Viki sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to chop away at Viki's legs.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Viki moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Viki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki scores with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Viki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen thumps Viki with a low kick.
Viki jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viki moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Viki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem phased though.
Viki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Viki is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Viki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Viki.
Viki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
Viki jabs Van Wijnbergen right on the nose. Van Wijnbergen blinks but takes it well.
Viki throws a body punch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Viki misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Wijnbergen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Wijnbergen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Viki has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the body kick
and Viki counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Wijnbergen! Viki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Wijnbergen to his feet! Van Wijnbergen is in big trouble!
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Viki.
Viki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Wijnbergen sprawling to the canvas! Van Wijnbergen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Viki finish him?!
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Viki's shoulder, as Viki tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Viki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Viki.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Viki blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Viki lands a big head kick that sends Van Wijnbergen tumbling to the mat! Viki takes a step backwards and waves Van Wijnbergen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viki lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viki.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viki moves away.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Wijnbergen thinking.
Van Wijnbergen is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki cracks Van Wijnbergen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Wijnbergen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Viki finish him?
Nice body kick there by Viki.
Viki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Van Wijnbergen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miki Viki!
During a confident post fight interview, Miki Viki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maikel Canel (ranked 3008 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Admir Bosnic (ranked 306 p4p, 300 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maikel Canel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosnic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canel finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosnic's head.
A cross from Canel lands.
Canel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canel.
Nice cross by Canel.
Canel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bosnic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Canel is predictable there
and Bosnic counters with a takedown into side control.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canel keeps working.
Canel is pushing Bosnic's head away, looking to escape. Bosnic manages to hold on to the position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosnic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Canel is avoiding damage well.
Canel is trying to buck Bosnic off.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosnic is looking to take a break and control but Canel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canel trying to remain calm as Bosnic controls from the top position.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet.
Canel is looking to get back to his feet here but Bosnic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Canel's back.
Bosnic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bosnic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canel is trying to stand back up.
Bosnic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Canel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but Bosnic has full control of the position and if anything, Canel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic is persistently looking for the submission but Canel is defending it well.
Canel wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bosnic controlling the positon.
Canel wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosnic looking for the RNC.
Bosnic keeps control of the position easily here as Canel tries to buck him off.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bosnic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bosnic is cranking Canel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Canel! He's tightened the choke and Canel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Admir Bosnic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marton Csemy (ranked 1956 p4p, 3734 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 96 p4p, 172 weight class). Csemy comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark. Marton Csemy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marton Csemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Csemy is looking to slow Rambo down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Rambo.
Csemy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rambo's guard.
Csemy with a nice head shot there.
Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Csemy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Csemy postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
Csemy drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Csemy off! Csemy jumps back into Rambo's guard.
We've been hearing that Csemy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Csemy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Csemy is controlling him.
Csemy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Csemy passes Rambo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Csemy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Csemy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Csemy trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Csemy is looking for a kimura here.
Csemy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Csemy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Csemy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Csemy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Csemy.
Csemy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Csemy is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Csemy to get the leverage.
Csemy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Csemy eventually gives up the hold.
Csemy stops Rambo from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Csemy lands a nice short elbow.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Csemy sits in half guard.
Csemy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rambo is trying to stand up here but Csemy is controlling him well.
Csemy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Csemy slows the pace down in half guard.
Rambo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Csemy scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rambo lands a two punch combo.
Csemy throws a big shot that misses.
Rambo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Csemy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rambo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Csemy shoots in but Rambo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Csemy misses with a kick to the body.
As Csemy backs off Rambo throws a huge counter combo but Csemy manages to avoid it all.
Rambo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Csemy tries to counter by clinching up but Rambo breaks away and moves out of range.
Csemy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Csemy moves out of range as Rambo throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Csemy misses the target.
Csemy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rambo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Csemy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rambo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rambo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Csemy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Csemy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marton Csemy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Csemy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Csemy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rambo is trying to stand up here but Csemy is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Csemy seems content to control.
Csemy is looking for a kimura here.
Csemy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy stops Rambo from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Csemy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is trying to stand up here but Csemy is controlling him well.
Csemy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Csemy working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Csemy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Csemy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Csemy.
Csemy is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Csemy to get the leverage.
Rambo is trying to stand.
Csemy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Csemy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy is stalling here. Rambo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Csemy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rambo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Csemy wants to control but Rambo postures up.
Csemy is looking to reverse the position.
Rambo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Csemy wants to control but Rambo postures up.
Marton Csemy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Csemy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Csemy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to stand but Csemy has his arm trapped.
Csemy sneaks back into half guard.
Csemy is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Csemy 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.
Rambo is looking to stand up but Csemy won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marton Csemy dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Csemy misses with a left hand
and Rambo counters with a nice body shot.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rambo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Csemy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rambo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rambo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Csemy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Rambo.
Csemy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Csemy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rambo throws out the jab.
Csemy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Csemy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Csemy misses.
Csemy lands with a right hand.
Rambo throws a hook to the side of Csemy's head but Csemy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo scores with a head kick. Csemy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Csemy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Csemy showed some decent athleticism there.
Csemy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Csemy seems content to control.
Rambo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Csemy.
Csemy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rambo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Csemy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Csemy.
Csemy is nestled in close to Rambo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rambo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy is looking for a kimura here.
Csemy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Csemy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Csemy.
Csemy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Csemy connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Rambo pushes Csemy off looking to stand but Csemy dives back in and keeps control.
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. Csemy connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Csemy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Csemy prevents Rambo from standing back up.
Csemy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Csemy trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Csemy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Csemy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rambo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Csemy cracks Rambo with an open hand slap.
Csemy lands with an overhand left.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Csemy finish him?
Csemy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Csemy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Rambo moves out of range as Csemy strikes.
Csemy avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy throws a hook to the side of Rambo's head but Rambo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Rambo as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marton Csemy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Csemy 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marton Csemy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barn (ranked 2640 p4p, 2615 weight class) and Lucas Pinheiro (ranked 341 p4p, 338 weight class). Clifton Barn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clifton Barn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Pinheiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Barn. That snapped Pinheiro's head back.
Barn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barn thuds his shin into the meat of Pinheiro's side.
Barn feints and then cracks Pinheiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinheiro down.
Barn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinheiro forces Barn back against the cage and clinches.
Barn wants to break free but Pinheiro has control.
Barn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinheiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinheiro looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Barn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinheiro lands an uppercut.
Barn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinheiro slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro wants to stall.
Barn is trying to push Pinheiro away but Pinheiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barn is trying to push Pinheiro away but Pinheiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinheiro lands an elbow that stopped Barn in his tracks for a moment.
Pinheiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barn misses with a body punch.
Barn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinheiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinheiro.
Pinheiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barn.
Pinheiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Barn circles away.
Pinheiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Barn does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barn throws a body kick that misses
and Pinheiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Barn 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.
Barn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinheiro wants to counter the offense by Barn and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinheiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinheiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinheiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinheiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barn wants to slow Pinheiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Clifton Barn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Barn both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Lucas Pinheiro 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!
Barn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinheiro.
Barn scoring well with a low kick there.
Barn swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinheiro.
Pinheiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pinheiro cracks Barn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barn works over Pinheiro's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barn just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinheiro tries to counter with a clinch but Barn shakes him off and moves away.
Pinheiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barn throws a solid leg kick but Pinheiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barn.
Pinheiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinheiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinheiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinheiro.
Pinheiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinheiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinheiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barn misses with a body shot.
Pinheiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barn finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinheiro's head.
Pinheiro misses with a wild body shot.
Pinheiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barn misses with the body kick
and Pinheiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinheiro wants to clinch but Barn slips to the side
and Barn counters with a good low kick that Pinheiro was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barn keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinheiro scores with a one two! Barn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pinheiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barn's hands.
Pinheiro connects with a jab.
Barn throws a front kick aimed at Pinheiro's knee but Pinheiro avoids it well.
Pinheiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Pinheiro there.
Barn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinheiro is able to avoid easily.
Barn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barn keeps the fight on the outside.
Barn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinheiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinheiro tries to clinch but Barn moves away
and Barn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Pinheiro'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.
Pinheiro throws a lazy right hand but Barn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifton Barn is winning the standup battle so far.
Barn keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinheiro tries to clinch there but Barn circles away.
It looked like Barn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pinheiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barn counters with a left and a right that stings Pinheiro.
Barn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinheiro can do to turn this around?
A big left from Pinheiro misses.
Barn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barn sets himself, and Pinheiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Barn avoids it this time.
Pinheiro blocks a head kick by Barn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinheiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barn throws a looping overhand right but Pinheiro ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barn misses the target.
Barn with a nice calf kick.
Barn throws a head kick but Pinheiro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro has Barn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinheiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Barn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinheiro looks to land a combination but Barn avoids it well.
Pinheiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barn tries to work over Pinheiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinheiro trying to stall but Barn improves his position.
Barn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barn's elbow.
Barn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro tries a knee to the head but Barn blocks it.
Barn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinheiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barn breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinheiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barn keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinheiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinheiro looks to land a right hand but Barn moved out of range.
Pinheiro drives through and clinches with Barn against the cage.
Pinheiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinheiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Pinheiro.
Barn manages to break the clinch.
Pinheiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Barn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinheiro tries to clinch there but Barn circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barn fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinheiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinheiro misses with a straight right.
Pinheiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Barn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinheiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Barn misses.
Pinheiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pinheiro tries to clinch but Barn is having none of it.
Barn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinheiro tries to counter with a clinch but Barn shakes him off and moves away.
Barn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinheiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinheiro wants to counter with a clinch but Barn pushes him away.
Pinheiro stuns Barn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barn throws a jab when Pinheiro was well out of range.
Pinheiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinheiro wants to clinch up but Barn keeps it at a distance.
Pinheiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinheiro.
Barn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinheiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Barn.
Pinheiro wants to counter with a clinch but Barn pushes him away.
Pinheiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barn. Barn obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinheiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinheiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barn.
Pinheiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Pinheiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinheiro takes one to the chin there.
Barn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barn tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinheiro 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.
Pinheiro checks a low kick from Barn.
Pinheiro has Barn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinheiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinheiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinheiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinheiro pushes Barn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clifton Barn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Pinheiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barn ducks right into an uppercut from Pinheiro.
Barn misses with the combination.
Barn sets himself, and Pinheiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Barn avoids it this time.
Barn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinheiro.
Barn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinheiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Barn. That snapped Pinheiro's head back.
Barn dips to his left and cracks Pinheiro with an uppercut!
Barn swings for the body but Pinheiro moves out of range.
Barn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barn scores with a leg kick.
Barn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinheiro tries to counter with a clinch but Barn shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinheiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinheiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinheiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pinheiro being controlled against the cage.
Pinheiro breaks the clinch.
Barn takes a swing at Pinheiro's ribcage but misses.
Pinheiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinheiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Barn.
Barn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinheiro is just out of range.
Barn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinheiro wants to clinch
and Barn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinheiro wants to clinch up but Barn keeps it at a distance.
Pinheiro wants to clinch up but Barn keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barn takes a swing at Pinheiro's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Barn.
Pinheiro tries to clinch up but Barn circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barn.
Barn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinheiro.
A quick step to the side and Barn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinheiro instigates a clinch.
Pinheiro trying to control the position but instead, Barn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pinheiro into the cage.
Barn tries to work over Pinheiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Pinheiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinheiro digs a right hand underneath Barn's ribcage. Barn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinheiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barn tries to circle away but Pinheiro has him pinned against the cage.
Barn wants to break free but Pinheiro has control.
Pinheiro lands with a light punch inside.
Barn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinheiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pinheiro digs a right hand into Barn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barn's gas tank.
Pinheiro misses with an elbow strike.
Pinheiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinheiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barn is trying to break free.
Pinheiro tries a body shot but Barn blocks it.
Pinheiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinheiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinheiro pushes Barn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barn swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinheiro.
Barn throws a leg kick but Pinheiro checks it.
Pinheiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Barn.
Pinheiro is looking to clinch but Barn is avoiding it.
Pinheiro connects with a body shot.
Pinheiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinheiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Clifton Barn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Barn!
A very excited looking Clifton Barn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaino Ukkonen (ranked 1151 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Andrew Nichols (ranked 140 p4p, 176 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaino Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen scores with a nice head shot.
Ukkonen drives through with a takedown into Nichols's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ukkonen wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ukkonen trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Ukkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ukkonen controls the pace.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen stays in close to Nichols's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nichols takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ukkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nichols moves forwards but Ukkonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ukkonen misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nichols counter with a right hand.
Ukkonen misses with a takedown
and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaino Ukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nichols wants to stand up but Ukkonen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukkonen wants to pass the guard but Nichols is keeping the position.
Ukkonen stops Nichols from standing up.
Ukkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen stands and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ukkonen trying to control the position but Nichols is working away.
Ukkonen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nichols, who protects the arm well.
Ukkonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nichols sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Ukkonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ukkonen is looking to take a break and control but Nichols is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nichols tries to escape but Ukkonen is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nichols knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ukkonen landing strikes.
Ukkonen tries for a kimura but Nichols is defending well.
Ukkonen in side control, throwing shots but Nichols defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ukkonen in side control, throwing shots but Nichols defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen dominated that round.
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.
Ukkonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nichols counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ukkonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nichols slips under a jab from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Nichols, looking for a takedown. Ukkonen pushes Nichols against the cage but Nichols circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nichols bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkonen moves forwards but Nichols connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ukkonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Ukkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkonen scores with a hook to the body. Nichols takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ukkonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nichols jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nichols bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ukkonen. Those never looked like landing.
Nichols feints a counter leg kick.
Ukkonen misses with a straight right.
Ukkonen checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nichols.
Ukkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Ukkonen.
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ukkonen missing with a left hand there. Nichols was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nichols slips a jab from Ukkonen.
Kaino Ukkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ukkonen throws a right hand that Nichols ducks under and follows up with a left that Nichols also avoids with ease.
Nichols stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nichols wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nichols.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen shoots in and drives through. Nichols sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaino Ukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukkonen scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ukkonen avoids the head kick by Nichols.
Danga de danga de dang - Ukkonen scores with a four punch combination!
Kaino Ukkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nichols avoids the body shot from Ukkonen.
Nichols now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ukkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nichols circles away quickly and effectively.
Ukkonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nichols stuffs the takedown.
Nichols is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ukkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ukkonen seems content to control.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Ukkonen tries to pass to full mount but Nichols defends it.
Ukkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ukkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nichols can do to turn this around?
Ukkonen misses with a head shot. Nichols uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ukkonen looking to score a takedown here. Nichols is defending well but Ukkonen drives through and ends up in Nichols's guard.
Ukkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nichols's guard.
Kaino Ukkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ukkonen drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Ukkonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ukkonen is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ukkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ukkonen throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
Ukkonen lands a right hook to the body.
Ukkonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nichols off the cage and back into range.
Nichols showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nichols! But no joy.
Ukkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nichols counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Ukkonen.
Nichols looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ukkonen misses the target.
Ukkonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Nichols.
Ukkonen lands a nice shot that snaps Nichols's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen misses the body punch
and Nichols counters with a nice leg kick.
Ukkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ukkonen misses with an uppercut. Nichols saw that one coming.
Nichols is looking to slow Ukkonen down with leg kicks.
Nichols scoring well with a low kick there.
Ukkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nichols lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkonen misses with a hook
and Nichols counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ukkonen. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen lunges at Nichols with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nichols's hand.
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!
Ukkonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nichols back to the cage. Ukkonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ukkonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrew Nichols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ukkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Ukkonen staying out of range there.
Ukkonen throws the left hand but Nichols avoids the punch easily.
Nichols flicks out a counter leg kick but Ukkonen steps away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ukkonen.
Nichols lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nichols closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ukkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ukkonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nichols in his tracks.
Ukkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaino Ukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols avoids the body shot from Ukkonen.
Nichols appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ukkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nichols throws a head kick that Ukkonen semi-blocks.
 Ukkonen is rocked!
Ukkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Nichols's shoulder, as Nichols tries to avoid the shot.
Nichols fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkonen manages to avoid it.
Nichols walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ukkonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols leaves Ukkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen scores with a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Ukkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Kaino Ukkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ukkonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Ukkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ukkonen 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Ukkonen!
Kaino Ukkonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Smith (ranked 2576 p4p, 2434 weight class) and Sammy Volkenhause (ranked 286 p4p, 268 weight class). Volkenhause has chosen Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkenhause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Volkenhause slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkenhause has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkenhause gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkenhause tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkenhause prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Volkenhause controls the action.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Volkenhause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.
Smith stuns Volkenhause with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkenhause closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith cracks Volkenhause with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkenhause looks winded!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Volkenhause avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Volkenhause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Volkenhause drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkenhause moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkenhause takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Smith.
Volkenhause takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkenhause is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pounces like a tiger and cracks Volkenhause with a vicious hook! Volkenhause is down but not out! Smith follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1429 p4p, 1730 weight class) and Jolly Roger (ranked 189 p4p, 221 weight class). Roger has chosen Under Jolly Roger as his entrance music. Clinch King Smash Machine 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Roger circles away.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Smash Machine's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smash Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Smash Machine lands with a straight right. Roger didn't see that one coming.
Smash Machine lands a front kick.
Smash Machine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger is chipping away with strikes.
Roger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smash Machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roger on the ground.
Smash Machine is looking for a sweep.
Roger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Roger laying and praying for a moment but Smash Machine takes advantage and regains half guard.
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. Roger connects with a nice short shot to Smash Machine's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Roger manages to move to mount!
Roger trying to control but Smash Machine is having none of it.
Roger scoring with strikes but Smash Machine is staying in there.
Roger lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Roger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roger dominating with strikes here.
Smash Machine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smash Machine squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smash Machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roger wants to finish this one by submission but Smash Machine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roger.
Roger with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine 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!
Roger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smash Machine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Roger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roger raining down shots from the mount!
Smash Machine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smash Machine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roger lands with some strikes.
Smash Machine is rocked!
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jolly Roger!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jolly Roger waved his t-shirt featuring CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Clinch King Smash Machine had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bot #1 (ranked 1522 p4p, 756 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 206 p4p, 95 weight class). #1's entrance music is The Way. A fine choice. Matsuda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tanaka Matsuda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bot #1!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from #1.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
#1 throws the left hand but Matsuda avoids the punch easily.
#1 misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
#1 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsuda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circling - #1 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
#1's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuda under the eye.
#1 walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from #1 misses the target.
#1 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
#1 swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
A cross from Matsuda lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
#1 misses with a looping right.
And Matsuda tries to counter it with a takedown but #1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
#1 misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from #1.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but #1 slips the punch.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
#1 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from #1 misses the target.
Matsuda with the counter takedown but #1 avoids it easily.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in #1's half guard.
#1 pushes Matsuda off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. #1 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
#1 is looking to counter punch.
#1 has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HPS in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda cracks #1 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
#1 lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuda shoots and misses
and #1 counters with a stiff right hand.
#1 misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - #1 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuda misses.
#1 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Matsuda finds it's way through #1's defenses.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. #1 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
#1 throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
#1 moves into the clinch.
Matsuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
#1 tries a body shot but Matsuda blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
#1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
#1 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Tanaka Matsuda's cut even more.
Matsuda misses with a looping left.
#1 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
#1 taking punishment in the form of punches.
#1 tries to improve position but can't.
#1 is working hard here to advance position.
#1 trying his best to control but Matsuda has mounted him.
Matsuda content just to control the position here.
#1 is trying desperately to improve position.
#1 is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda tries to control but #1 wriggling away.
#1 taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsuda dominating with strikes here.
#1 regains half guard.
#1 wants to sweep but Matsuda has passed to side control!
#1 manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuda's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
#1 is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can #1 avoid being mounted?
Matsuda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but #1 sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bot #1 will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#1 ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
#1 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
#1 looks to land a right hand but Matsuda moved out of range.
Matsuda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
#1 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt
and #1 counters with a straight right hand.
#1 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
#1 slips under a jab from Matsuda.
Nice defenses there by #1.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
#1 is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matsuda shoots in but #1 avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from #1 misses the target.
#1 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for #1.
#1 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from #1.
#1 misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tanaka Matsuda has got the better of the ground game so far.
#1 kicks off Matsuda and gets to his feet.
Bot #1 is winning the standup battle so far.
#1 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
#1 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#1 throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuda.
Matsuda throws out a counter right but #1 avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda sizes up #1 with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
#1 misses with a jab to the body
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand.
#1 takes a swing at Matsuda's ribcage but misses.
#1 throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but #1 uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuda.
#1 throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
#1 throws a body shot but no joy.
#1 throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
#1 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuda.
#1 throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
#1 cracks Matsuda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuda misses with a hook. #1 ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda throws a body punch but #1 moves out of range.
#1 throws a looping overhand right but Matsuda ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuda jabs #1 right on the nose. #1 blinks but takes it well.
#1 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Matsuda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsuda distracts #1 with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
#1 throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but #1 keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuda stands up over #1, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matsuda lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda wants to control from the top but #1 keeps moving.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuda trying to control but #1 is working from the bottom.
Matsuda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matsuda throws a predictable looking body shot
and #1 counters with a nice uppercut.
#1 misses with an uppercut
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into side control. #1 won't be happy with that.
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by #1, who protects the arm well.
#1 tries to buck Matsuda off but Matsuda is having none of it.
Matsuda lands a decent elbow from side control.
#1 taking a bit of punishment here - Matsuda scoring with strikes.
#1 wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
#1 is trying to get back to half guard.
#1 wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda drags him back down.
Matsuda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
#1 is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Matsuda cracks #1 with a big elbow.
Matsuda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#1 is rocked!
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. #1 knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh #1 is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
#1 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
#1 seems to have got his legs back now.
#1 not allowing Matsuda to control his hands.
#1 has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
#1 is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsuda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsuda for a finish.
Matsuda staying busy and making it hard for #1 to control.
Matsuda tries to break free.
Matsuda wants to control his opponent's hands but #1 gets his hands free.
#1 looking for the choke but no joy.
#1 is trying to stick to Matsuda's back but Matsuda is turning into #1. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in #1's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matsuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
#1 is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Matsuda has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - #1 taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 369 p4p, 266 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 58 p4p, 45 weight class). Hurricane Defoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mataitai.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for Defoe. That snapped Mataitai's head back.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Defoe scores with a one two! Mataitai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defoe misses with a hook. Mataitai ducked under it nicely.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mataitai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Mataitai moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Mataitai's body. Mataitai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Mataitai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mataitai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mataitai throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Mataitai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Mataitai takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Mataitai scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Mataitai's belly button to the back.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mataitai's head.
Defoe throws a low kick but Mataitai avoids it.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mataitai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Defoe counters with a head kick. That will keep Mataitai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mataitai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mataitai clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mataitai moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Defoe cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Defoe scores with a head kick.
Mataitai is rocked!
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mataitai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Mataitai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe lands with a hook. Mataitai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Mataitai takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Mataitai 's knee.
Defoe cracks Mataitai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Defoe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mataitai to stand back up!
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe drops Mataitai with a naaaaasty hook - Mataitai is in real trouble here! Defoe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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