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BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 5767 p4p, 6224 weight class) and French Idiot (ranked 646 p4p, 672 weight class). French Idiot looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, French Idiot!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryastsyn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Idiot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tryastsyn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands a big shot to Idiot's brow.
Tryastsyn stays in close to Idiot's body and controls the position.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Idiot wants to sweep but no luck.
Idiot looks winded!
Tryastsyn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tryastsyn advances position into side control!
Tryastsyn is working to tighten his grip on Idiot's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Idiot has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tryastsyn is really squeezing tight and eventually Idiot passes out! Tryastsyn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fugg Yu Upp (ranked 5783 p4p, 6025 weight class) and Chris Finch (ranked 668 p4p, 680 weight class). Fugg Yu Upp looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fugg Yu Upp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Finch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Upp blocks a head kick by Finch.
Yu Upp fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch throws a body punch but Yu Upp moves out of range.
As Finch looks to move away, Yu Upp throws a big counter combo but Finch just gets out of the way.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from Yu Upp.
Yu Upp is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Yu Upp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finch.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Fugg Yu Upp has been cut.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
Finch tests Yu Upp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice combo by Finch! Oh, that's hurt him - Yu Upp falls to the canvas and Finch follows him into side control.
 Yu Upp is rocked!
Finch just content to control the position.
Oh Yu Upp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch scores with punches from side control.
Yu Upp is being controlled here.
Yu Upp seems to have got his legs back now.
Finch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yu Upp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yu Upp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finch on the ground.
Finch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yu Upp!
Finch throws some wild stikes that Yu Upp manages to avoid easily.
Finch controlling from the full mount.
Finch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Finch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finch controlling the pace for now.
Finch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Finch with the ground and pound from mount.
Finch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yu Upp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch content just to control the position here.
Finch scoring with strikes but Yu Upp is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yu Upp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Finch!
Chris Finch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Adesanya (ranked 23219 p4p, 3133 weight class) and Rupert Helenius (ranked 695 p4p, 411 weight class). Adesanya comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface intro Theme. Jorge Adesanya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Adesanya rushes Helenius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helenius gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Helenius lands a left hand.
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
Helenius wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Helenius throws a low kick but Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Helenius with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adesanya. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Helenius.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius keeps the fight on the outside.
Helenius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adesanya.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Helenius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
Helenius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adesanya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helenius counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya checks a low kick from Helenius.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adesanya doesn't seem phased though.
Adesanya moves out of range as Helenius throws a body kick.
Helenius misses with a straight right.
Adesanya avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius connects with an inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Adesanya misses its target.
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesanya.
Helenius gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Helenius slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Helenius moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helenius is looking to chop away at Adesanya's legs.
A punch combination from Adesanya misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adesanya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helenius can pounce on him.
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
Helenius lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adesanya falls backwards - clearly groggy! Helenius dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Figueiredo (ranked 3714 p4p, 5950 weight class) and Soons Sam (ranked 489 p4p, 660 weight class). Soons Sam 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Figueiredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Soons Sam!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Figueiredo is trying to defend but Sam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Figueiredo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sam tries to circle away but Figueiredo has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sam breaks the clinch.
Murilo Figueiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueiredo cracks Sam with a good jab.
 It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam avoids the body shot from Figueiredo.
Sam dives in for a single leg takedown but Figueiredo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Figueiredo's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Figueiredo misses the shot to the body.
Figueiredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueiredo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueiredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Figueiredo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam tries to land a front kick but Figueiredo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Sam.
Sam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Figueiredo counters with a nice right hand that sends Sam toppling to the canvas! Sam scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Figueiredo finish him?!
 Sam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueiredo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueiredo finish him?
Murilo Figueiredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soons Sam.
Figueiredo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Figueiredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Figueiredo tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figueiredo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueiredo.
Figueiredo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Figueiredo breaks the clinch.
Figueiredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueiredo drops Sam with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sam looks back up at him and smiles so Figueiredo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Figueiredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Figueiredo misses.
Sam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figueiredo lands a nice shot to the body.
Figueiredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sam.
Murilo Figueiredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueiredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Figueiredo misses with a hook.
Figueiredo throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Sam takes a swing at Figueiredo's ribcage but misses.
Figueiredo misses with a hook.
Sam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figueiredo.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Figueiredo throws out a loose jab but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Figueiredo.
Figueiredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Figueiredo works Sam's body with a nice hook.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Figueiredo circles away.
Sam looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Sam.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Soons Sam's cut even more.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figueiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
Figueiredo takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
Figueiredo lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueiredo cracks Sam with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sam falls to his knees and Figueiredo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo Figueiredo!
Murilo Figueiredo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trimagasi Junior (ranked 2613 p4p, 1926 weight class) and Heinrich Klose (ranked 351 p4p, 270 weight class). Heinrich Klose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trimagasi Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich Klose!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Klose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
A countering left hand to the body from Klose misses.
Klose blocks the body kick.
Klose throws a counter combo.
Trimagasi Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with an uppercut
and Klose finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Junior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Klose moved out of range.
Klose steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Klose.
Klose lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Klose scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klose there as he acknowledges the shot.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Klose moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Junior lands a jab to Klose's midsection.
Junior misses with a hook. Klose ducked under it nicely.
Junior misses with a double jab
and Klose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klose ducks right into an uppercut from Junior.
Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klose blocks a jab.
A jab from Junior misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Klose misses.
Klose ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klose moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Klose scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior looks to throw the jab but Klose is out of range.
Klose throws out a counter right but Junior avoids it with no problem.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klose avoids the body shot from Junior.
Junior scores with a nice strike.
Klose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Klose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Klose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a body kick that misses
and Klose counters with a body kick.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Klose moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Klose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klose blocks a leg kick.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Klose moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
Klose blocks a low kick nicely.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Klose moved out of range.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klose.
Klose throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klose. Klose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior cracks Klose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Klose moved out of range nicely.
Klose scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klose ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Klose is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Junior blocks the body kick.
It appears Junior was looking to counter with a kick there.
Klose moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trimagasi Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Klose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Klose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klose moves away.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Klose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klose counters with a body kick.
Klose connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to land a front kick but Klose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klose misses with a body kick.
Klose throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior scores with a sloppy right hand. Klose should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Klose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klose misses with a looping right.
Klose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klose slips under a jab.
Klose throws a fast counter high kick but Junior manages to duck under it in time.
Junior misses with a low kick as Klose jumps back.
Klose is trying to counter with his kicks.
Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Junior drops his hands momentarily and Klose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Klose moves away and avoids it.
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Junior with a body shot.
Junior misses with a shot to the body
letting Klose counter with a right hand.
Klose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klose throws out the jab.
Heinrich Klose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Junior.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Junior is predictable there
and Klose counters with a nice body shot.
Klose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Klose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klose might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Junior has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick from Klose lands but Junior takes it in his stride.
It looks like Trimagasi Junior has been cut.
Junior cracks Klose with a good jab.
Klose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klose misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Junior.
Junior misses with a left hand
letting Klose counter with a right hand.
Klose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Junior connects with a right hand. Klose shakes it off.
That has opened up Heinrich Klose's cut even more.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior cracks Klose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Junior.
Klose lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Junior misses.
A little jabbing left from Klose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Junior blocks a head kick by Klose.
Junior throws the left hand but Klose avoids the punch easily.
Klose steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Klose moves away from the strike by Junior.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Klose's head but Klose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klose follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Klose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Klose looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
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 Trimagasi Junior will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Junior misses.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klose manages to avoid it.
Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junior misses with a leg kick
and Klose counters with a nice uppercut.
Klose moves out of range as Junior strikes.
A little jabbing left from Klose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klose misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klose avoids the body shot from Junior.
Klose counters with a body kick.
Klose throws out a leg kick but Junior moves out of range and Klose only half commits.
Klose connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Klose is just out of range.
Klose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klose's head.
Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Junior misses with a straight left.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Klose ducks down to avoid it.
Klose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Klose shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klose scores with a spinning back kick!
Klose moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
Klose tries a quick counter leg kick but Junior is wise to it.
Junior avoids the head kick by Klose.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Klose moved out of range.
Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Klose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Junior misses.
Klose throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior is looking to counter punch.
Klose tries to work over Junior's front leg with a kick but Junior checks it.
Trimagasi Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Junior.
Klose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Klose manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Junior lands a nice hook to Klose's body. Klose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klose throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klose's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Junior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klose scrambles back to his feet.
Klose misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
A big left from Junior misses.
Klose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Klose will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior scores with a jab to the body.
Klose looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Klose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klose scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klose throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Klose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Junior.
Klose moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Klose moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Klose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trimagasi Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junior 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trimagasi Junior!
An out of breath Trimagasi Junior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Siete DiMaio (ranked 1819 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 121 p4p, 145 weight class). DiMaio comes to the cage accompanied by All A's. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Siete DiMaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
A big right from Manson misses.
Manson fails with the takedown
and DiMaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DiMaio throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMaio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DiMaio momentarily.
Manson scores with a hook to the body. DiMaio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson darts in looking for a takedown but DiMaio gets double underhooks and turns Manson into the cage.
Manson looks to land a left hand but DiMaio moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
DiMaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiMaio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from DiMaio misses the target.
A left lands for Manson.
Manson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMaio.
Manson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DiMaio!
Manson trying to control the action but DiMaio is working from the bottom.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DiMaio wants to control but Manson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DiMaio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but DiMaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson advances nicely into full mount.
DiMaio is desperately trying to improve his position but Manson has a good base and remains in mount.
DiMaio wants to hold on but Manson pushes him away.
Manson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DiMaio tries to hold on but Manson postures up.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson takes DiMaio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, DiMaio is in trouble.
Manson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DiMaio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manson is trying to stick to DiMaio's back but DiMaio is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DiMaio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DiMaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DiMaio wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
DiMaio preventing the sweep.
DiMaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson controls DiMaio momentarily but DiMaio frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMaio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manson keeping full guard, as DiMaio tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. DiMaio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Siete DiMaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manson lands with a hook. DiMaio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from DiMaio. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson throws an off balance right hand
and DiMaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and DiMaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DiMaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
DiMaio throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson misses the jab.
DiMaio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DiMaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMaio trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
DiMaio can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura but DiMaio is defending well.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but DiMaio defends it.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
DiMaio keeping control of the position.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiMaio sees it coming and defends easily.
DiMaio is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is keen to just control but DiMaio is a slippery customer.
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
DiMaio is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaio avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manson throws a hook but DiMaio avoids it easily.
DiMaio throwing a counter right hand but Manson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for DiMaio.
Manson cracks DiMaio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by DiMaio.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DiMaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson gets a takedown into half guard.
Manson 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.
DiMaio wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manson lands a jab.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DiMaio.
Manson looks to land a left hand but DiMaio moved out of range nicely.
DiMaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DiMaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
DiMaio loads up on a big right hand but Manson slips the punch.
DiMaio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Charles Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
DiMaio wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
DiMaio trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMaio keeps working.
DiMaio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manson pulls his head out easily.
Manson stalling.
Manson is looking for a kimura but DiMaio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DiMaio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manson is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMaio has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiMaio actively working from the bottom here.
Manson tries to pass to full mount but DiMaio defends it.
Manson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is keen to just control but DiMaio is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DiMaio to the ground. Manson is now in DiMaio's guard.
DiMaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manson pushes down on DiMaio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson trying to control from DiMaio's half guard. DiMaio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMaio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manson has passed into half guard!
Manson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DiMaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from DiMaio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiMaio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Manson!
After winning the bout, Charles Manson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kick Boxer Jr (ranked 1302 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Blackout Mane (ranked 174 p4p, 357 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boxer Jr!
Mane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boxer Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mane wants to control but Boxer Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane is trying to get an arm triangle but Boxer Jr is defending well.
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxer Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxer Jr wants to control but Mane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane trying to control the action but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Boxer Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mane on the ground.
Boxer Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mane's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mane tries to pass to full mount but Boxer Jr defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boxer Jr gets back to half guard.
Boxer Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer Jr tries to get out of the position.
Mane is looking to take a break and control but Boxer Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mane seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane is trying to work for a kimura but Boxer Jr is defending well.
Mane is looking to advance position but Boxer Jr won't allow it.
Boxer Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mane not doing much here.
Mane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boxer Jr is just riding it out for now. Mane eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blackout Mane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer Jr throws a body punch but Mane moves out of range.
Boxer Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Mane catches Boxer Jr right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Boxer Jr coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Boxer Jr as Mane shoots in.
Boxer Jr cracks Mane with a good jab.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr misses with a looping right.
Mane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer Jr throws a looping overhand right but Mane ducks down to avoid it.
Mane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer Jr misses with an uppercut. Mane saw that one coming.
Boxer Jr misses with a body shot.
Mane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boxer Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Boxer Jr finds it's way through Mane's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane gets a takedown into half guard.
Mane wants to work for an arm triangle but Boxer Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane trying to control the pace.
Mane is trying to control. Boxer Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mane is working for a submission of some sort.
Mane seems to be working for a kimura but Boxer Jr defends the submission attempt.
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.
Boxer Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxer Jr keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass.
Mane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer Jr is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard.
Mane trying to control but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer Jr is retaining full guard.
Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer Jr slips a jab from Mane.
Boxer Jr throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer Jr throws out the jab.
Kick Boxer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane is looking to clinch.
Boxer Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Mane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Kick Boxer Jr will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mane connects with a body shot.
A big right from Mane misses.
Mane scores with a jab to the head.
Boxer Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kick Boxer Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer Jr stuffs the takedown.
Boxer Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxer Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxer Jr misses with a hook.
Mane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxer Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mane trying to control but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Mane forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer Jr won't allow Mane to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mane in particular looking to stall.
Boxer Jr tries to get to full guard but Mane has control of the leg.
Mane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxer Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Mane trying to control the action but Boxer Jr is working from the bottom.
Mane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boxer Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxer Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mane is looking for a kimura here.
Mane works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane tries to control but Boxer Jr wriggling away.
Boxer Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boxer Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mane wants to control the pace but Boxer Jr is squirming around nicely.
Blackout Mane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boxer Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boxer Jr and Mane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane swings around for an armbar but Boxer Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mane's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blackout Mane.
I think Mane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackout Mane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 1493 p4p, 824 weight class) and Jack Waller (ranked 97 p4p, 48 weight class). Waller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Waller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller scores with a nice head shot.
Waller misses with a left hand
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Rahl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waller lands the left hand.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahl shoots in and drives through. Waller sprawls well.
Waller scores with a punch to the head.
Waller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Waller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waller cracks Rahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waller momentarily.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller jabs Rahl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller lands a really nice looking cross but Rahl seems unphased.
Waller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Waller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waller continues to drive forward.
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Waller lands.
A slow jab from Rahl misses its intended target.
Rahl staying out of range there.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Waller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waller wants to hit a sweep here but Rahl passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Waller there!
Rahl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rahl scoring with strikes but Waller is staying in there.
Waller really wants to buck Rahl off and get back to his feet.
Waller can't escape the position.
Rahl lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl is landing with some decent strikes but Waller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rahl misses with a head shot.
Rahl trying to control but Waller is having none of it.
Waller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rahl cracks Waller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Waller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waller defends it easily.
Waller postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Waller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waller sizes up Rahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller connects with the punch.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Waller cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Waller throws a right hand that Rahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahl also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller misses with a hook.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Rahl misses.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl is looking to counter the offense by Waller and move into the clinch.
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Waller.
Rahl fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Rahl with that takedown attempt.
Rahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waller.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Waller jabs at Rahl's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waller counters with a nice body shot.
Rahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waller in his tracks.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a takedown attempt - Waller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Rahl shoots for a double leg takedown but Waller sprawls well. He's pushed Rahl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waller tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. Rahl moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahl has time to react.
Rahl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waller throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Rahl throwing a counter right hand but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Waller.
Waller connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Waller cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Waller moved out of range nicely.
Rahl misses with a hook. Waller ducked under it nicely.
Waller blocks a jab.
Rahl catches Waller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Waller coming out on top.
Waller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waller takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rahl.
Rahl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
Waller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Waller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahl working Waller over with strikes.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl is keen to just control but Waller is a slippery customer.
Rahl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Waller is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Rahl prevents Waller from standing back up.
Waller is pressing down on Rahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahl's guard.
Rahl has a closed guard, preventing Waller from standing up.
Rahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waller stands up and waves to Rahl to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl throws a hook but Waller blocks it.
Waller misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rahl to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Waller finds it's way through Rahl's defenses.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
A jab from Waller does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Waller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
Jack Waller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 295 p4p, 487 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 20 p4p, 33 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Case misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Case avoids it.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Case tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takahashi tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Case's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi slips a jab from Case.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Case scores with a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Case saw it coming and moves away.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Case's front leg but catches the back leg as Case tries to avoid it.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takahashi defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Case is predictable there
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi slips under a jab from Case.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Case.
Case wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Case finds it's target.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Case sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Case missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Case throws out a powerful jab.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Case.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Case blocking some punches.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Case blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi presses Case against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case'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.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
A telegraphed right hand from Case misses the target.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Case throws a shot to the body.
Case swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Case wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
A short right from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Good body shot from Case.
Case misses with a body punch.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Case misses with a looping right.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Takahashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Case throws out a powerful jab.
Case chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Case lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Case throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Case throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Case looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Case misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Case.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Case.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Case in his tracks.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi slips a jab from Case.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case misses with a hook.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Case misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Case throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Case moved away.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi clinches up with Case and pushes him back against the cage.
Case has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Case wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Case tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Case digs a right hand into Takahashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takahashi's gas tank.
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Takahashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Case checks a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Case slaps the foot to one side.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Case.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Case has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Case's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Case is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Case.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi gets through Case's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Takahashi is working Case over against the cage.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Case working aggressively here.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Case is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Case.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi digs a right hand into Case's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Case's gas tank.
Case takes a shot to the head.
Case takes a shot to the head.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Takahashi.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Case throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi cracks Case with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Case throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Case misses the target.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Case just manages to avoid it.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Case is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Case's legs.
Takahashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Case.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Case dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with a hook.
Case misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Case rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case misses with a right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Case moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Case misses with a body punch
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Case is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Case misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Takahashi misses with the head 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!
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi cracks Case with a nice body shot.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi had his way with Justin Case in that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Case lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Case off the cage and back into range.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Case.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
Case's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Case.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to break free.
Case wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Good body shot from Takahashi.
Case struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Case.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to circle away but Takahashi has him pinned against the cage.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case misses with a body punch.
Case goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Case lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.
Case breaks from the clinch.
Case rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi walks into a stiff left hand from Case.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Case.
Case steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Case checks it.
Case throws a lazy uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takahashi, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his bantamweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Torres (ranked 219 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 34 p4p, 129 weight class). Bjornsson has chosen Ultimate - Denzel Curry as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres 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.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Bjornsson's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjornsson works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Torres has momentary wrist control but Bjornsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjornsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Bjornsson passes into half guard.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bjornsson on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjornsson uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Bjornsson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Bjornsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torres's face.
Bjornsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bjornsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torres's face.
Bjornsson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Torres is out cold - huge knockout for Bjornsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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