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C66: McNasty vs. Muller PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 1408 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 148 p4p, 189 weight class). Sitsongrit comes to the cage accompanied by ศึกษานารี - LABANOON. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Showtime Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Perez breaks away and moves out of range.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Perez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perez tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Perez tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Perez moves away
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sitsongrit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Perez is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perez is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez lands strikes from half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Perez.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perez's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez regains half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Sitsongrit shoots in.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Perez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Perez.
Perez tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Perez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Showtime Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez slows down the pace here.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Perez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Perez lands.
Sitsongrit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Showtime Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit drags the fight down to the ground.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Perez's head, controlling the position.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Perez landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Perez manages to get underhooks.
Perez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perez throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Perez stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Perez tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit instead regains half guard.
Perez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is controlling Perez's posture.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perez passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Perez thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perez throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit has hold of Perez's hands but Perez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perez defends well.
Perez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Perez throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perez keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Perez working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Perez looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sitsongrit prevents Perez from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Showtime Sitsongrit.
I think Perez 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
A victorious Manny Perez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remy Jacquard (ranked 1003 p4p, 1148 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 111 p4p, 124 weight class). Noriega is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Jacquard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega clobbers Jacquard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacquards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Jacquard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Jacquard's knee but Jacquard avoids it well.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Jacquard moved out of range nicely.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Jacquard walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Jacquard with a nice cross.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacquard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
A head kick misses from Jacquard.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacquard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacquard misses with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacquard's knee momentarily.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jacquard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacquard.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Jacquard avoids it well.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacquard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega tries a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacquard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Jacquard finds it's target.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Jacquard avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega walks into a jab.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
As Jacquard backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Jacquard manages to avoid it all.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacquard cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacquard steps away.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacquard off the cage and back into range.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Jacquard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacquard throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacquard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Noriega.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacquard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacquard under the eye.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Jacquard slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Noriega slips a jab from Jacquard.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacquard blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jacquard.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacquard!
Noriega slips under a jab.
Jacquard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacquard misses its target.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard 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.
Jacquard lands with an overhand left.
Noriega throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacquard checks it well.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacquard. Jacquard obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Remy Jacquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacquard.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacquard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Jacquard throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Jacquard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Noriega as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Jacquard's leg but Jacquard calmly moves out of range.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Jacquard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
A head kick misses from Jacquard.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard tries to clinch up.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega throws a push kick but Jacquard slaps the foot to one side.
Jacquard is looking to clinch.
Jacquard shoots for a double leg takedown but Noriega sprawls well. He's pushed Jacquard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Jacquard misses
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacquard.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Noriega misses.
Jacquard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Jacquard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacquard connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Jacquard.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega cracks Jacquard with a good jab.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Jacquard lands with a right hand.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacquard moves away.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacquard.
Jacquard tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Jacquard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jacquard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega is looking to slow Jacquard down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacquard scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Jacquard throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noriega lands a jab to Jacquard's midsection.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacquard.
Jacquard with a nice cross.
Jacquard slips a jab from Noriega.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Jacquard with a nice cross.
Noriega defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Noriega thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Jacquard moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacquard under the eye.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Jacquard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacquard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Jacquard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noriega moves out of range as Jacquard throws a body kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacquard's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Jacquard's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacquard tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Remy Jacquard.
Well Jacquard 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Remy Jacquard!
A less than humble Remy Jacquard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 827 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Zenzo Rai (ranked 121 p4p, 207 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zenzo Rai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro lands a body shot.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rai or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick
and Rai counters with a series of strikes. Navarro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rai slips under a jab.
Navarro throws a head kick but Rai moves out of range.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick from Rai.
Navarro cracks Rai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Rai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Navarro defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Navarro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rai looking to control but Navarro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Navarro because Rai loaded up on that one.
Rai wants to stand but Navarro is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rai controlling the pace for now.
Rai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Navarro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rai is looking to advance position but Navarro won't allow it.
Rai slows the pace down in half guard.
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Rai has control of the leg.
Navarro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Rai slips a straight right by Navarro.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro lands a really nice looking cross but Rai seems unphased.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai slips a jab and a cross from Navarro.
Rai goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rai.
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!
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Rai counters with a left and a right that stings Navarro.
Rai walks into a left hand.
Navarro scores with a hook to the body. Rai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Rai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Navarro.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rai on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Navarro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Navarro backs off Rai throws a huge counter combo but Navarro manages to avoid it all.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rai.
Rai shoots and misses
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Navarro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Navarro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.
Rai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rai stays in close to Navarro's body and controls the position.
Rai trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro working a defensive guard but Rai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?
Navarro tries to buck Rai off but Rai is having none of it.
Rai staying calm.
Navarro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rai.
Navarro tries to improve position but can't.
Rai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Navarro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rai trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to improve his position.
Rai tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro gets back to half guard.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Rai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Navarro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Rai sits in half guard.
Rai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navarro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Navarro misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Navarro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
Navarro lands a jab to the head.
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Rai.
Rai staying out of range there.
Navarro lands with a shot to the body.
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai dives in and grabs Navarro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Navarro pushes down on Rai's head and hops out.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Rai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Rai.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rai.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Navarro defends it nicely.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Donk. Navarro catches Rai right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zenzo Rai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Rai has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro being controlled against the cage.
Navarro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rai uses from the top position.
Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Navarro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navarro.
Rai is putting a hurting on Navarro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Navarro prevents Rai from moving into mount.
Navarro is looking to reverse the position.
Rai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navarro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro is not content to let Rai control the position.
Navarro stops Rai from passing to mount.
Navarro is trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rai's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai wants to free his trapped foot but Navarro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro is not content to let Rai control the position.
Zenzo Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai content to control rather than advance.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Rai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Navarro manages to get to full guard.
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Navarro is trying to keep Rai in close.
Rai wants to stand but Navarro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro leaves Rai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navarro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!
After the fight, Gideon Navarro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hammer (ranked 1280 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Jack Wilson (ranked 176 p4p, 183 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Jack Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Wilson lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Hammer misses its target.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.
Hammer is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Wilson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilson!
A relieved looking Jack Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Karelin (ranked 1221 p4p, 1756 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 168 p4p, 241 weight class). James has chosen Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James trying to control the position but instead, Karelin has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Karelin misses with the head strike.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karelin jabs at James's body.
Karelin tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruslan Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Karelin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
James throws a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Karelin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
James tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for James.
Karelin throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes one to the chin there.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
James throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James rushes Karelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
James trying to control here.
Karelin is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
James manages to get to full guard.
James wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karelin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
James is posturing up here but Karelin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! James tries to roll out but it's too tight and James has to tap! Slick submission there by Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Karelin!
A less than humble Ruslan Karelin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Darko (ranked 795 p4p, 676 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 116 p4p, 97 weight class). Darko comes to the cage accompanied by Ominous Drumming. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adonis Stevenson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Darko cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Darko scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Darko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Darko moved away.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Darko down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Stevenson tried to score with a low kick but Darko checks it.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Darko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevenson cracks Darko with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darko defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Darko fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body.
Darko staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darko.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stevenson off his feet! Darko dives into side control looking to finish!
 Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson looks winded!
Darko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stevenson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darko but great work by Stevenson.
Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stevenson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darko is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson in the domination position with Darko hanging on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Stevenson tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darko in his tracks.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Stevenson tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Darko.
Stevenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darko slips a jab from Stevenson.
Darko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darko counters with a right hand that sends Stevenson tumbling to the canvas! Can Darko finish him? He dives into Stevenson's guard looking to do just that!
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Darko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darko manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevenson won't allow Darko to sweep him here.
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko looking to control.
Darko controlling the position.
Darko has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Darko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Darko shakes it off.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Darko throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson connects with a crisp jab.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Darko jumps back.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Stevenson misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a huge left! Stevenson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Darko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stevenson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Darko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Lundgren (ranked 760 p4p, 985 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 108 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Thighpunch's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lundgren is looking to work some ground and pound but Thighpunch has wrist control.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Thighpunch is retaining full guard.
Lundgren throws a big right hand that misses.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Thighpunch is retaining full guard.
Lundgren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lundgren landing with the ground and pound.
Lundgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount.
Lundgren is working for a guillotine from mount but Thighpunch frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren thowing shots but they're missing.
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Thighpunch is squirming around nicely.
Thighpunch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lundgren thowing shots but they're missing.
Thighpunch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thighpunch is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thighpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lundgren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thighpunch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thighpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lundgren is landing with some decent strikes but Thighpunch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lundgren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundgren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thighpunch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lundgren looking for a guillotine from mount but Thighpunch is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Thighpunch is squirming around nicely.
Lundgren content just to control the position here.
Lundgren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thighpunch is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren punching from mount but Thighpunch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lundgren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lundgren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lundgren tries to control but Thighpunch wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thighpunch working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thighpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundgren.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lundgren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lundgren fails with the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lundgren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundgren manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thighpunch misses the target.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.
Thighpunch's corner calls for a 1-2. Thighpunch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lundgren is defended easily by Thighpunch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren shoots in and bounces Thighpunch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thighpunch trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundgren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundgren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lundgren passes Thighpunch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thighpunch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lundgren seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thighpunch is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Haskins (ranked 494 p4p, 383 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 77 p4p, 63 weight class). Dom Severini acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Haskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
Haskins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haskins cracks Severini with a good jab.
We've been told by Haskins's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Severini misses with an uppercut
and Haskins counters with a low kick, right behind Severini 's knee.
Severini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haskins.
Haskins throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini throws a poor cross that misses
and Severini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Haskins moved out of range nicely.
Haskins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haskins misses with a series of wild punches.
Severini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini throws the left hand but Haskins avoids the punch easily.
Haskins needs to keep his hands up - Severini had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Severini counters with a one-two to the body.
Haskins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Severini takes a step back to recover.
Haskins cracks Severini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Dom Severini has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severini walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Severini misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Haskins throws a right hand that Severini ducks under and follows up with a left that Severini also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins walks into a straight right hand from Severini.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins looks to land a combination but Severini avoids it well.
Severini misses with a hook
and Haskins counters with a nice uppercut.
Haskins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Severini misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins lands with a right hand.
Haskins fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Severini to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Severini looks to clinch but Haskins throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Severini taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rect Umm (ranked 92 p4p, 405 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 14 p4p, 67 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 3, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Umm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umm.
Umm clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Umm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umm throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Umm cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Umm takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown but Umm circles away easily
and Umm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umm misses the shot to the body.
And Lee responds with a good body kick, but Umm manages to step out the way in time.
Umm is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Umm with a nice cross.
Umm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umm swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Umm gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Umm.
Lee is trying to drag Umm to the mat but Umm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Umm down to the mat. Umm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rect Umm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boo Lee.
Umm drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umm lands a shoulder strike.
Umm lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Umm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umm scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Umm blocks it.
Umm working aggressively here.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Umm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Umm.
Umm drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Umm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umm lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Lee head around and knocks him out cold! Umm hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister McNasty (ranked 11 p4p, 77 weight class) and Wolfgang Muller (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class). Muller has chosen In the Hall of the Mountain King as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Mister McNasty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Muller!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
McNasty blocks a jab.
McNasty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mister McNasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McNasty throws a low kick but Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller moves away from the strike by McNasty.
Muller looks to throw the jab but McNasty is out of range.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McNasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muller momentarily.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNasty 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.
McNasty checks a low kick from Muller.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNasty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Muller counters with a head kick that drops McNasty to the mat! McNasty scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Some bone on bone action there as McNasty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from McNasty misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty is looking to score with low kicks.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNasty.
McNasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McNasty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McNasty rushes Muller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Good body shot from McNasty.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNasty takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
A short right from Muller.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
McNasty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
A body shot lands from McNasty.
McNasty lands a right hand.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNasty is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty lands an elbow just above Muller 's eye.
McNasty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
McNasty scores with a nice hook to the head.
McNasty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muller looks winded!
Nice body punch from McNasty - that landed with a thud.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McNasty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.
McNasty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muller or not.
McNasty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
McNasty digs a right hand underneath Muller's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNasty.
McNasty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNasty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNasty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNasty is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNasty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
McNasty gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McNasty as the two fighters clinch.
McNasty lands with a right to the head.
McNasty is working Muller over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNasty.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNasty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNasty.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNasty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNasty is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNasty misses with some punches.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from McNasty.
Muller looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNasty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McNasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister McNasty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McNasty clinches up against the cage.
McNasty lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
McNasty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muller's defenses.
It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
A short left from McNasty.
Muller misses with the head strike.
McNasty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from McNasty.
McNasty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller takes an elbow to the temple.
McNasty lands a nice uppercut.
McNasty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNasty lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNasty lands with a light punch inside.
Muller is rocked!
McNasty misses with a punch to the body.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can McNasty finish him?
McNasty misses with some punches.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
McNasty misses with a punch to the body.
Muller prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from McNasty.
Muller is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from McNasty as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McNasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McNasty.
McNasty drops Muller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Muller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from McNasty.
McNasty lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muller to his knees! McNasty keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty retains his heavyweight title!
Mister McNasty 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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