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KOR 129 - Rewarding our People PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar Monzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar Monzon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Wollsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar Monzon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wollsey does it's job there.
Monzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wollsey.
It looks like Escobar Monzon has been cut.
Wollsey lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Monzon misses.
Monzon tries to clinch up but Wollsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monzon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monzon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wollsey lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wollsey scores with a hook to the body. Monzon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Wollsey does no damage.
Monzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wollsey working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Monzon as the two fighters clinch.
Monzon prevents Wollsey from breaking the clinch.
Monzon prevents Wollsey from breaking the clinch.
Wollsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monzon misses with a double jab.
Wollsey lands a glancing blow to the side of Monzon's head.
Wollsey cracks Monzon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monzon is rocked!
Wollsey drops Monzon with a naaaaasty hook - Monzon is in real trouble here! Wollsey dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Wollsey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grandmaster Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batista de Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. de Guia has chosen "Quilombo" by Soulfly as his entrance music. Grandmaster Yip Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grandmaster Yip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Batista de Guia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yip Man throws a jab but it's blocked by de Guia.
Yip Man connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Yip Man.
de Guia wants to clinch up but Yip Man keeps it at a distance.
Yip Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - de Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
de Guia moves away from the strike by Yip Man.
Yip Man scores with a body shot.
de Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Yip Man circles away.
de Guia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yip Man, pushing him back against the cage.
de Guia landing knees to the body.
Yip Man gets underhooks to prevent de Guia's takedown attempt.
de Guia trying to land knees to the body.
de Guia missing with knees to the body.
de Guia throws an elbow but it misses.
de Guia tries for a takedown but Yip Man manages to get underhooks.
de Guia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yip Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
de Guia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yip Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
de Guia takes the fight into the clinch.
Yip Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Guia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
de Guia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yip Man avoids it.
de Guia with a knee to the head.
Yip Man managing to block the knees to the body from de Guia.
de Guia misses with a knee to the head.
de Guia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yip Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grandmaster Yip Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batista de Guia.
de Guia looking to throw knees to the head but Yip Man is blocking nicely.
de Guia jumps guard but Yip Man stands there with de Guia around his waist. de Guia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
de Guia tries a knee to the head but Yip Man blocks it.
de Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
de Guia looks gassed!
de Guia manages to break the clinch.
de Guia moves in looking to clinch but Yip Man pushes him off.
Yip Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Yip Man slaps away a takedown attempt from de Guia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from de Guia.
Yip Man scores with a jab to the head.
de Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Yip Man circles away.
Yip Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
de Guia is rocked!
de Guia drops his hands momentarily. Yip Man doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. de Guia staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. de Guia doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grandmaster Yip Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil' Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. Manliest has chosen Ontlogy as his entrance music. The Manliest told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manliest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manliest drops back looking for a leg! Ante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ante manages to kick Manliest off! Manliest jumps back into Ante's guard.
Ante is trying to keep Manliest in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manliest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manliest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manliest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ante is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manliest, into his guard.
Ante is fighting to break Manliest's control of his arms but Manliest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manliest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manliest is trying to work for a kimura but Ante is defending well.
Manliest misses with a head shot. Ante uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manliest postures up in Ante's guard and throws a big left but Ante blocks it.
Manliest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ante!
Ante is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante tries to stand but Manliest is controlling his head.
Manliest wants to control but Ante postures up.
Ante in side control, throwing shots but Manliest defends.
Manliest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ante off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Ante right now.
Ante is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Manliest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ante knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ante for a finish.
Manliest is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manliest looks gassed!
Manliest misses with an elbow to the head.
Manliest somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ante fending off the submission attempt from Manliest.
Ante defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Ante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manliest's arms.
Manliest throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manliest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Manliest dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manliest slips a jab and a cross from Ante.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ante wants to clinch up but Manliest keeps it at a distance.
Ante takes a swing at Manliest's ribcage but misses.
Ante goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like The Manliest has been cut.
Manliest blocks a head kick by Ante.
The Manliest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manliest looks to throw the jab but Ante is out of range.
Manliest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ante stuns Manliest with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ante as he avoids it easily.
Manliest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ante.
Manliest drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manliest drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ante manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manliest has Ante in his guard.
Manliest controls Ante momentarily but Ante frees himself.
Manliest is breathing heavily.
Manliest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manliest is proving hard to escape from.
Ante throwing strikes from guard but Manliest blocks nicely.
Manliest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ante's guard.
Ante working a defensive guard here.
Manliest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manliest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manliest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ante is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manliest, into his guard.
Manliest 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.
That's two 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.
Manliest controlling Ante's posture.
Ante decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manliest, up you get!
Manliest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manliest works his way into full mount!
Manliest misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest goes for an armbar but Ante turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ante.
Ante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manliest controls Ante momentarily but Ante frees himself.
Manliest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ante wants to get up but he can't break Manliest's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manliest is on top in guard.
Ante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manliest.
Ante keeping full guard, as Manliest tries to pass.
Manliest thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manliest is looking to work some ground and pound but Ante has wrist control.
Ante has Manliest pulled in close to control his posture.
Manliest trying to move into half guard but instead Ante has managed to sweep!
Ante wanted to stand there but Manliest had control of the position.
Manliest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manliest is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dirk Ante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Manliest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Manliest misses the jab.
Ante swinging wildly here.
Manliest tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ante swivels and escapes.
Ante displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ante as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manliest.
Dirk Ante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Manliest.
Manliest shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ante pinned against the cage. Ante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ante lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Manliest sprawling to the canvas. Ante follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Manliest hang on?
Ante stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante tries to clinch but Manliest moves out of range.
Dirk Ante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manliest shoots for a takedown but Ante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manliest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manliest throws a big right hand that misses.
Ante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ante is trying to keep Manliest in close.
Manliest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ante!
Ante stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante throws a head kick that misses.
Ante doesn't manage to clinch there - Manliest circles away.
Ante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manliest.
Ante misses with a series of wild punches.
Manliest is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dirk Ante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manliest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ante sprawls well. Ante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manliest gets slowly back to his feet.
Manliest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ante to the mat! Ante manages to get full guard.
Manliest chips away with some ground and pound.
Manliest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest throws and elbow that misses. Ante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manliest's guard. Nice move by Ante!
Manliest looking for a sweep. Not yet Manliest, not yet.
Manliest has a closed guard, preventing Ante from standing up.
Manliest has his hands on Ante's head, controlling the position.
Manliest keeping moving, preventing Ante from controlling successfully.
Manliest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manliest has a closed guard, preventing Ante from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manliest fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manliest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manliest cracks Ante with a solid left hand.
Manliest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manliest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ante 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manliest throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Ante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Ante!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russki Borcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russki Borcuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luca Brasi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Brasi.
Brasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borcuha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borcuha postures up in Brasi's guard and throws a big left but Brasi blocks it.
Borcuha throws a strike but Brasi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borcuha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brasi defends it easily.
Borcuha really is a fat lump.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brasi lands a couple of elbows.
Borcuha 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.
Borcuha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borcuha working for a triangle but Brasi defends it easily.
Borcuha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi is working Borcuha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borcuha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borcuha keeping moving, preventing Brasi from controlling successfully.
Brasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borcuha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Brasi is working Borcuha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borcuha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brasi has passed into half guard!
Borcuha taking some punishment here, with Brasi in his half guard.
Brasi drops an elbow to the side of Borcuha's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasi trying to control from half guard but Borcuha is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brasi working Borcuha over with strikes.
Brasi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Borcuha actively working from the bottom here.
Borcuha is breathing heavily.
Borcuha looking for submissions off his back.
Brasi lands with a punch from half guard.
Brasi controlling the action here.
Brasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brasi lands strikes from half guard.
Brasi is nestled in close to Borcuha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borcuha!
Brasi has control of Borcuha's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Borcuha regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Borcuha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brasi lands a heavy elbow.
Brasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasi with shots to the head and body - Borcuha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brasi unloading with bombs!
Borcuha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borcuha is bucking up trying to escape but Brasi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi with good strikes from the mount here!
Brasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Borcuha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Borcuha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Brasi there.
Brasi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borcuha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brasi lands a nice short elbow.
Brasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borcuha is looking to improve his position.
Brasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borcuha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borcuha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brasi lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Brasi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brasi has closed the distance and engaged Borcuha in a clinch.
Brasi lands a left hand.
Brasi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Brasi.
Borcuha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brasi walks away with a smile on his face. Borcuha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borcuha's guard.
Brasi scoring with some ground and pound.
Brasi lands a couple of elbows.
Brasi trying to control but Borcuha is working from the bottom.
Borcuha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brasi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi wants to control from the top but Borcuha keeps moving.
Brasi landing with the ground and pound.
Brasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Borcuha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasi landing with the ground and pound.
Brasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Borcuha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasi scoring with some ground and pound.
Brasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Borcuha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luca Brasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borcuha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brasi defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borcuha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borcuha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brasi is aware though and is defending well.
Brasi slips nicely into half guard.
Brasi lands strikes from half guard.
Brasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasi is nestled in close to Borcuha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Brasi there.
Ground and pound from Brasi.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brasi connects with a nice short shot to Borcuha's temple.
Brasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brasi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borcuha taking some punishment here, with Brasi in his half guard.
Brasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brasi slips a nice elbow through Borcuha's hands, connecting with Borcuha's forehead.
Borcuha is trying to get back to full guard.
Borcuha is refusing to be controlled, as Brasi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brasi working the head and body with strikes.
Borcuha taking some punishment here, with Brasi in his half guard.
Brasi working the head and body with strikes.
Brasi slips a nice elbow through Borcuha's hands, connecting with Borcuha's forehead.
Brasi lands with a punch from half guard.
Brasi wants to take a breather but Borcuha is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borcuha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borcuha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brasi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borcuha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brasi pulls his head out easily.
Borcuha taking some punishment here, with Brasi in his half guard.
Brasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borcuha actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borcuha actively working from the bottom here.
Borcuha is in trouble now - Brasi has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Brasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brasi misses with the combination.
Brasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Brasi wants to take a breather but Borcuha is having none of it.
Borcuha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Borcuha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borcuha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borcuha is tightening it up a little... Brasi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brasi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brasi taps out! nice BJJ there by Borcuha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Russki Borcuha!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipidio Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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26
140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lipidio Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Prokopos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribeiro throws a chopping leg kick but Prokopos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Prokopos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prokopos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prokopos is out of range.
Prokopos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to his feet.
Prokopos is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prokopos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Prokopos controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Prokopos happy to just control the position for now.
Prokopos has hold of Ribeiro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ribeiro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Prokopos cranks the arm and Ribeiro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ribeiro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Denny Prokopos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stinkfist. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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235 lbs
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238 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Velasquez defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Masterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masterson wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Masterson is controlling the pace.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masterson lands a nice short elbow.
Masterson stands up from half guard.
Masterson defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasquez is defended easily by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Bruno Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Masterson tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Velasquez checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velasquez is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Masterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Masterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Masterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Masterson also avoids with ease.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Masterson takes one to the chin there.
Masterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masterson stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.
Masterson decides to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donk. Masterson catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Masterson swinging wildly here.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters with a big head kick but Masterson shrugs it off.
Masterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Masterson backing up. Masterson nods at Velasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Velasquez avoids them all with ease.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Masterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Velasquez lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Velasquez slips a jab from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body punch
and Velasquez counters with a series of strikes. Masterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masterson.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masterson counters with a series of strikes. Velasquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasquez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masterson's guard now.
Masterson wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but Masterson defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Velasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masterson sprawls well. Masterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Masterson sprawls well.
Bruno Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Masterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Velasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Velasquez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Masterson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Velasquez is left battered and dazed whilst Masterson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Masterson!
Bruno Masterson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vance comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Refridgerator Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! King Bong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Vance's chin.
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21
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
298 lbs
13 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Vance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Bong moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vance keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Vance both land. Nice combination.
It looks like King Bong has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Bong. Beautiful body shot.
Bong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong was well out of range. Poor timing from Vance.
Bong is looking to land body kicks.
Bong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vance lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance lands a head shot.
Vance throws a hook but Bong avoids it easily.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vance tests Bong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong was well out of range. Poor timing from Vance.
Bong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vance moves away.
Vance cracks a nice hook into Bong's ribs.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Bong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vance takes a swing at Bong's ribcage but misses.
Vance connects with a body shot.
Vance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance cracks Bong with an open hand slap.
Vance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bong drops his hands momentarily and Vance takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bong is rocked!
Vance throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vance.
Vance swings for the body but Bong moves out of range.
Bong tries to move into range but Vance moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vance lands a slapping body shot.
Bong avoids the body shot from Vance.
Vance is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vance lands a big right hand that sends Bong crashing to the mat! Vance stays standing though and waves Bong back to his feet!
Oh Bong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Vance lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bong. Bong tries to recover but Vance is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bong lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vance!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bial comes to the cage accompanied by Big Brother Brasil Song. Eric Britt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Bial!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Britt!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Britt checks it well.
Britt tries to clinch up.
Britt scores with a one two! Bial had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Britt is looking to clinch but Bial is avoiding it.
Bial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
Bial swats away the attempt to clinch by Britt.
Britt throws a series of strikes that have Bial backpedaling.
Eric Britt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bial feints and then cracks Britt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Britt down.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Britt clinches.
Britt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Britt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Britt.
Britt lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bial is trying to break the clinch but Britt is controlling him.
Bial looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Britt tries a body shot but Bial blocks it.
Britt is stalling here.
Bial looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bial tries to circle away but Britt has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bial is trying to break free.
Bial wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britt has him pressed against the cage.
Britt tries to throw a body punch but Bial avoids it by throwing Britt back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Britt tries a body shot but Bial blocks it.
Nice body punch from Britt - that landed with a thud.
Britt is pushing Bial up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Britt.
Britt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bial is breathing heavily.
Bial is trying to break the clinch but Britt has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Britt.
Bial is trying to break the clinch but Britt has him pressed against the cage.
Britt slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Britt.
Bial tries to keep at a distance but Britt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bial wants to break the clinch but can't.
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
Britt works on Bial's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bial.
Britt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bial wants to get back to striking at distance but Britt won't allow it.
Bial really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britt tries to throw a body punch but Bial avoids it by throwing Britt back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bial's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt tries a body shot but Bial blocks it.
Britt tries to work over Bial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Britt.
Britt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Britt presses Bial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Britt.
Britt cracks Bial with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Britt to work.
Britt is leaning against Bial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
Britt lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Britt.
Britt taking a breather.
Britt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Britt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Britt.
Nice body punch from Britt.
Nice body punch from Britt - that landed with a thud.
Britt tries to throw a body punch but Bial avoids it by throwing Britt back against the cage.
Britt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bial's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Britt.
Britt lands with a left to the head.
Britt misses with a body punch.
Britt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Britt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Britt presses Bial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Britt.
Britt digs a right hand into Bial's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bial's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Britt.
Britt presses Bial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Britt.
Britt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Britt works on Bial's body with a couple of short punches.
Britt is struggling to control the position.
Britt is working Bial over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Britt lands with a short shot to the head.
Bial is trying to force a seperation but Britt has the dominant position.
Britt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bial is trying to force a seperation but Britt has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bial keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedro Bial is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Britt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Britt swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Bial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Britt misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt tries to clinch but Bial moves out of range.
Bial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Britt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bial. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
Britt pushes Bial up against the cage in a clinch.
Britt misses with a punch to the body.
Britt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bial can't break the clinch.
Britt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bial wants to get back to striking at distance but Britt won't allow it.
Britt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bial tries to break free but Britt pushes him back against the cage.
Bial is looking to break free of the clinch but Britt has double underhooks.
Bial prevents a body shot from Britt.
Britt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Britt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bial wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britt has him pressed against the cage.
Bial is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bial wants to break free but Britt has control.
Bial is trying to break the clinch but Britt is controlling him.
Britt scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Britt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bial can't break the clinch.
Bial wants to break free but Britt has control.
Britt tries a body shot but Bial blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Britt digs a right hand into Bial's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bial's gas tank.
Britt lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Britt - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Britt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bial or not.
A hook to the body from Britt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Britt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eric Britt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Britt cracks Bial with a nice body shot.
Britt works on Bial's body with a couple of short punches.
Britt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Britt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bial's efforts to push away.
Britt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Britt is pushing Bial up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bial has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Britt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Britt.
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
Britt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bials head.
Britt works on Bial's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Britt.
Britt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Britt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Britt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Britt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Britt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Britt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Britt controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Britt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Britt.
Britt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Britt lands an uppercut.
Britt lands a shot to the body.
Britt lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Britt.
Britt has Bial pressed against the cage, preventing Bial from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Britt is leaning against Bial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bial prevents a body shot from Britt.
Bial wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Britt - that landed with a thud.
Britt lands a hook that snaps the head of Bial backwards.
Britt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Britt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Britt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bial backwards.
Britt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Britt effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Britt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bial wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Britt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bial tries to break the clinch but Britt is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Bial finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Bial slams his shin into Britt's torso.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bial moves away.
Britt is looking to clinch.
Britt blocks a head kick by Bial.
Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Britt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Britt throws a series of punches but Bial moves out of range.
Britt moves out of range as Bial throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Britt misses.
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial scores with a kick to the body.
Britt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britt throws a series of punches but Bial moves out of range.
Bial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bial throws a sloppy head kick and Britt moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bial, right into the meat.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bial moves away.
A good leg kick by Bial.
Britt tries to clinch up but Bial circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Bial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt lands with a cross.
Bial looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt works Bial's body with a nice hook.
Britt moves out of range of the leg kick from Bial.
Bial dodges the punch combination from Britt.
Britt tries to clinch there but Bial circles away.
Britt misses with an uppercut. Bial saw that one coming.
Britt is looking to clinch.
Bial throws a head kick that misses.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Britt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bial.
Britt lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bial.
Britt wants to clinch.
Britt wants to clinch up but Bial keeps it at a distance.
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Britt.
Britt throws a right hand that Bial ducks under and follows up with a left that Bial also avoids with ease.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bial moves away.
Bial throws a quick inside leg kick.
Britt clinches.
Bial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Britt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bial misses with a low kick as Britt jumps back.
Bial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bial throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bial.
Bial thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Britt if he has to take too many more of those.
Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britt is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Britt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Britt misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bial clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bial's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Britt wants to clinch.
Bial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Britt avoids a kick to the body.
Bial throws a sloppy head kick and Britt moves out of range easily.
Bial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Britt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Britt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bial manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bial.
Britt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bial rather than just go for the knockout.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Britt clobbers Bial with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Britt tries to clinch but Bial is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
Bial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Britt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Pedro Bial is winning the standup battle so far.
Britt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Britt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bial avoids the body shot from Britt.
Britt swings for the body but Bial moves out of range.
Britt lands with an overhand left.
Britt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bial. Bial circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bial tries to score with a low kick but Britt moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Britt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bial swats away the attempt to clinch by Britt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Britt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Britt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body kick from Bial.
Britt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bial. Bial obviously looking to wear him down.
Britt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bial throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid body kick from Bial.
A head kick misses from Bial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bial thumps Britt with a low kick.
Bial misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Bial.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bial.
Bial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Britt.
Bial throws a head kick but Britt moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bial.
Bial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Britt avoids the head kick by Bial.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Bial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bial moves away.
Britt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
Britt moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
Britt is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bial had his way with Eric Britt in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bial throws a leg kick which misses Britt's front leg but catches the back leg as Britt tries to avoid it.
Bial misses with a head kick.
Britt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bial.
Bial connects with a high kick.
Britt blocks a head kick by Bial.
Bial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
Bial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bial throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt avoids the head kick by Bial.
Britt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bial moves out of range of the strikes.
Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Britt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bial lands with a slapping head kick.
Britt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bial can pounce on him.
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Bial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Britt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt tries to clinch up but Bial circles away and keeps his distance.
Britt tries to clinch up but Bial circles away and keeps his distance.
Britt misses with a wild body shot.
Britt takes a swing at Bial's ribcage but misses.
Bial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bial was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt fails to land with a series of punches.
Britt tries to clinch but Bial moves out of range.
Bial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Britt misses with a wild combination.
Bial tries a head kick but it misses.
Bial throws a low kick but it's checked well by Britt.
Bial misses with a head kick.
Bial throws a head kick that half lands.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bial moves away.
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bial lets loose with a powerful body kick. Britt will feel that in the morning.
Britt moves in looking to clinch but Bial pushes him off.
Britt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bial throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bial plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bial is just out of range.
Bial scores with a head kick.
Britt throws a body punch but Bial moves out of range.
Britt is looking to clinch but Bial is avoiding it.
Britt is looking to clinch but Bial is avoiding it.
Britt wants to clinch up but Bial keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt blocks a head kick by Bial.
Bial throws a head kick that Britt semi-blocks.
Bial scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bial keeps Britt at a distance using the push kick.
Bial lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Britt. That did some damage!
Bial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bial throws a head kick that Britt semi-blocks.
Bial throws the kick towards the body but Britt avoids it.
Britt avoids the head kick by Bial.
Bial avoids the body shot from Britt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Bial showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bial has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Bial!
Pedro Bial retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Brannigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rami Raakalainen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raakalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Brannigan seems unphased.
Brannigan forces Raakalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Brannigan stalling against the cage.
Raakalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raakalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raakalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brannigan circles away.
Raakalainen misses with a hook. Brannigan ducked under it nicely.
Brannigan misses with a low kick as Raakalainen jumps back.
Brannigan looks to land a left hand but Raakalainen moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Raakalainen misses.
Raakalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raakalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raakalainen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raakalainen is defended easily by Brannigan.
Raakalainen throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Raakalainen.
Raakalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brannigan tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raakalainen misses with a straight left.
Brannigan closes the distance and clinches.
Brannigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Raakalainen avoids the damage to the body.
Raakalainen wants a takedown.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Raakalainen.
Raakalainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Raakalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brannigan trying to stall but Raakalainen improves his position.
Brannigan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raakalainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brannigan is looking to control Raakalainen's arms but Raakalainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brannigan has his back to the cage.
Brannigan controlling the action here for a moment.
Raakalainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Brannigan.
Raakalainen tries to break free but Brannigan pushes him back against the cage.
Brannigan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raakalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brannigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Raakalainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brannigan has Raakalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Raakalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brannigan misses with an elbow strike.
Brannigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Raakalainen working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raakalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brannigan keeps control of Raakalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raakalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Brannigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raakalainen lands a body shot.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Raakalainen blocks an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Raakalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow.
Raakalainen is trying to force a seperation but Brannigan has the dominant position.
Raakalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannigan throws a body punch but Raakalainen moves out of range.
Brannigan scores with a leg kick.
Raakalainen looks gassed!
Raakalainen checks a low kick from Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raakalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raakalainen misses with a looping left.
Brannigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raakalainen throws a hook but Brannigan avoids it easily.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raakalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan misses with a hook.
Brannigan cracks the inside of Raakalainen's front leg.
Brannigan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Raakalainen is avoiding it.
Brannigan clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brannigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raakalainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raakalainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Brannigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raakalainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Raakalainen dodges an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Raakalainen blocks an elbow strike.
Brannigan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brannigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raakalainen is defending well for now.
Brannigan blocks the elbow strike.
Raakalainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raakalainen being controlled against the cage.
Brannigan pushes off an throws an elbow but Raakalainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raakalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Brannigan has double underhooks.
Raakalainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brannigan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan gets underhooks to prevent Raakalainen's takedown attempt.
Brannigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Brannigan throws an elbow but it misses.
Raakalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
Raakalainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Brannigan.
Raakalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raakalainen tries to throw a body punch but Brannigan avoids it by throwing Raakalainen back against the cage.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Raakalainen has had enough of the clinch but Brannigan keeps him there for the moment.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow.
Raakalainen wants to break free but Brannigan has control.
Brannigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raakalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raakalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Brannigan has Raakalainen pressed against the cage.
Brannigan throws an elbow but it misses.
Raakalainen can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brannigan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raakalainen's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brannigan throws an elbow but misses.
Brannigan misses with an elbow strike.
Raakalainen avoiding damage as Brannigan throws knees to the body.
Raakalainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brannigan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brannigan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Raakalainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raakalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alex Brannigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Raakalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raakalainen cracks Brannigan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raakalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Raakalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brannigan.
A left lands for Raakalainen.
Raakalainen lands an overhand right.
Raakalainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brannigan misses with a hook.
Raakalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brannigan's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raakalainen thows a leg kick but Brannigan checks it
and Brannigan counters with a body kick that stops Raakalainen in his tracks momentarily.
Raakalainen misses with a wild combination.
Raakalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a body kick that misses.
Brannigan misses with a telegraphed body shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Raakalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Raakalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brannigan closes the distance and clinches.
Raakalainen misses with an elbow strike.
Brannigan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raakalainen digs a right hand underneath Brannigan's ribcage. Brannigan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raakalainen lands an elbow just above Brannigan 's eye.
Raakalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alex Brannigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brannigan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Raakalainen circles away.
Raakalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raakalainen misses with a body punch
and Brannigan counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raakalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Brannigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Brannigan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raakalainen avoids the elbow strike from Brannigan, against the cage.
Brannigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Raakalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raakalainen lands an elbow that stopped Brannigan in his tracks for a moment.
Raakalainen lands a right hand.
Raakalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brannigan backwards.
Brannigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raakalainen breaks from the clinch.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Raakalainen circles away.
Brannigan slips a straight right by Raakalainen.
Raakalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Raakalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brannigan. Brannigan obviously looking to wear him down.
Raakalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raakalainen misses the shot to the body.
Raakalainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brannigan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raakalainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raakalainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan is pulling down on Raakalainen's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raakalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brannigan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brannigan tries to get out of the position.
Raakalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brannigan controls Raakalainen momentarily but Raakalainen frees himself.
Raakalainen won't allow Brannigan to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brannigan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brannigan, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Raakalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raakalainen throws a series of punches but Brannigan moves out of range.
Raakalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brannigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raakalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brannigan throws out a powerful jab.
Raakalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brannigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raakalainen.
Brannigan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raakalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brannigan tried to score with a low kick but Raakalainen checks it.
Brannigan throws a jab but it's blocked by Raakalainen.
Brannigan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brannigan moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan throws a leg kick which misses Raakalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Raakalainen tries to avoid it.
Brannigan misses with a wild body shot.
Raakalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rami Raakalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brannigan looks to land a body kick but Raakalainen moved away.
Raakalainen throws a body punch but Brannigan moves out of range.
Raakalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brannigan is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raakalainen.
Raakalainen misses with a looping right.
Raakalainen throws out a loose jab but Brannigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raakalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Raakalainen does it's job there.
Brannigan throws and low kick but Raakalainen moves out of range easily.
Brannigan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raakalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raakalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brannigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raakalainen.
Rami Raakalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan takes one to the chin there.
Brannigan throws a lazy right hand but Raakalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raakalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brannigan tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Raakalainen avoiding damage as Brannigan throws knees to the body.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
Brannigan taking a breather.
Raakalainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brannigan trying to control the position but instead, Raakalainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brannigan into the cage.
Brannigan keeps control of Raakalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raakalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brannigan misses with an elbow strike.
Brannigan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raakalainen manages to break the clinch.
Raakalainen misses with a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raakalainen's knee momentarily.
Brannigan slips a jab and a cross from Raakalainen.
Raakalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Raakalainen.
Brannigan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raakalainen checks it well.
Brannigan avoids the head kick by Raakalainen.
Raakalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brannigan cracks the inside of Raakalainen's front leg.
Brannigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raakalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannigan.
Brannigan misses with a low kick.
Raakalainen checks a low kick from Brannigan.
Raakalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brannigan tries to land a front kick but Raakalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brannigan throws an overhand right that lands on Raakalainen's shoulder, as Raakalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Raakalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Raakalainen moves out of range.
Raakalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan rushes Raakalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen avoids the elbow strike from Brannigan, against the cage.
Brannigan leaning against his opponent.
Raakalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Brannigan avoiding damage.
Raakalainen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brannigan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raakalainen working hard to break the clinch.
Raakalainen has clasped his hands together around Brannigan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Raakalainen scoring with punches from side control.
Raakalainen throws an elbow but Brannigan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brannigan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raakalainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raakalainen grinds an elbow into Brannigan's temple.
Brannigan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brannigan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raakalainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brannigan's head.
Brannigan manages to get to full guard.
Brannigan keeping moving, preventing Raakalainen from controlling successfully.
Brannigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brannigan looking for a sweep. Not yet Brannigan, not yet.
Raakalainen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brannigan moves into range and clinches up with Raakalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Raakalainen does no damage.
Raakalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brannigan. Brannigan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raakalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brannigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brannigan checks a leg kick.
Brannigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raakalainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Brannigan.
A lazy body kick from Raakalainen
and Brannigan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raakalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
Raakalainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brannigan throws a leg kick which misses Raakalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Raakalainen tries to avoid it.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Raakalainen circles away.
Raakalainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brannigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raakalainen throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a nice leg kick.
Raakalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Brannigan misses.
Brannigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raakalainen.
A jab from Raakalainen misses.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Raakalainen moved away.
Raakalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Raakalainen looks to land a right hand but Brannigan moved out of range.
Brannigan wants to clinch.
Brannigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brannigan is looking to land body kicks.
Raakalainen scores with a hook.
Raakalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brannigan is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raakalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raakalainen connects with a single shot there.
Brannigan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raakalainen throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with an outside leg kick.
Brannigan drives through and clinches with Raakalainen against the cage.
Raakalainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brannigan prevents it.
Brannigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raakalainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Raakalainen shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan stalls.
Brannigan missing with knees to the body.
Alex Brannigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raakalainen's efforts to push away.
Brannigan lands an elbow just above Raakalainen 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brannigan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raakalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brannigan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Brannigan.
Raakalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raakalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raakalainen. Brannigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brannigan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brannigan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brannigan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brannigan with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brannigan scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brannigan swings for the body but Raakalainen moves out of range.
Raakalainen looks to throw a body kick
and Brannigan counters with an inside leg kick.
Raakalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brannigan can pounce on him.
Brannigan cracks a nice hook into Raakalainen's ribs.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Raakalainen moves out of range.
Brannigan moves out of range as Raakalainen strikes.
Raakalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raakalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brannigan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raakalainen. That did some damage!
Brannigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raakalainen swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan had his way with Rami Raakalainen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Raakalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raakalainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Raakalainen misses with a jab to the body
and Brannigan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brannigan keeps Raakalainen at a distance using the push kick.
Raakalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brannigan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raakalainen.
Brannigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raakalainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brannigan - the referee stops the clock and Raakalainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brannigan. Raakalainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raakalainen checks the leg kick.
Raakalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brannigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raakalainen.
Raakalainen misses with an uppercut.
Raakalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brannigan can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Raakalainen blocks the low kick.
Raakalainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raakalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Brannigan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brannigan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raakalainen throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raakalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brannigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Brannigan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brannigan moves into the clinch.
Brannigan stalling against the cage.
Raakalainen dodges an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raakalainen avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Raakalainen as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brannigan throws an elbow but misses.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brannigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raakalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Rami Raakalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raakalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Brannigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brannigan throws an elbow but misses.
Raakalainen working hard to break the clinch.
Brannigan lands an elbow that stopped Raakalainen in his tracks for a moment.
Raakalainen working aggressively here.
Brannigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raakalainen can do to turn this around?
Brannigan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brannigan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brannigan tries to stall but Raakalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brannigan seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Raakalainen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Brannigan.
Raakalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brannigan.
Brannigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raakalainen throws out the jab.
Raakalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brannigan.
Raakalainen lands a front kick.
Raakalainen feints and then cracks Brannigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brannigan down.
Alex Brannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raakalainen. That's going to slow Brannigan down.
Raakalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raakalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brannigan counters with an inside leg kick.
Raakalainen throws the left hand but Brannigan avoids the punch easily.
Brannigan blocks a head kick by Raakalainen.
Brannigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raakalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raakalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brannigan moves into the clinch.
Raakalainen tries for a takedown but Brannigan manages to get underhooks.
Brannigan working Raakalainen over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Brannigan to work.
Brannigan prevents a body shot from Raakalainen.
Brannigan stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen lands an elbow that stopped Brannigan in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raakalainen.
Brannigan avoids the elbow strike from Raakalainen, against the cage.
Raakalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brannigan.
Brannigan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raakalainen lands a left hand.
Brannigan blocks a body shot from Raakalainen.
Raakalainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brannigan lands a nice knee to the body.
Raakalainen wants a takedown.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Raakalainen.
Brannigan misses with an elbow over the top.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Rami Raakalainen has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raakalainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brannigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raakalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but Raakalainen blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brannigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Brannigan!
Alex Brannigan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What what, in the butt.. Levi King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a wild body shot.
Stotch is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from King misses.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Stotch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stotch's hands.
Stotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a leg kick.
Stotch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stotch.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stotch's hands.
Stotch slips a jab from King.
Stotch lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stotch was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
King wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
King won't allow Stotch to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stotch dives on top into guard.
Stotch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King keeping full guard, as Stotch tries to pass.
Stotch stopping the sweep attempt from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stotch trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King controlling the position easily from mount.
Stotch avoids a strike by King and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in King's guard! Fantastic escape!
King has an active guard here but Stotch has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a sweep. Stotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stotch is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Stotch is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King manages to get to full guard.
King 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.
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.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stotch lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King feints and as Stotch raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
King looking to pass the guard.
King looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stotch pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
King has gone for a leg lock! Stotch slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stotch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King rushes Stotch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stotch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stotch tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Stotch avoids the damage to the body.
King cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Stotch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to reverse the position but instead Stotch has taken his back - oops!
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stotch controlling from the back.
King staying busy and making it hard for Stotch to control.
King manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stotch's guard. Nice work there by King.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stotch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stotch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stotch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Stotch finds it's target.
King digs a good hook to Stotch's body.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stotch with a jab.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stotch finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Some wild striking there from King.
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch moves into the clinch successfully.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stotch blocks a body shot from King.
King tries a body shot but Stotch blocks it.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Stotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stotch.
Stotch is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Stotch.
Stotch lands with a light punch inside.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stotch.
Stotch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stotch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch is looking to clinch.
Stotch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Stotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stotch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stotch throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stotch, as that shot connected.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King walks into a jab.
Stotch lands with a nice body punch.
Stotch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Stotch settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Stotch. Beautiful body shot.
Stotch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stotch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stotch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stotch prevents a body shot from King.
King working aggressively here.
Stotch is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stotch connects with a jab.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
King blocks a head kick by Stotch.
King ducks under a wild hook from Stotch.
Leopold Stotch is winning the standup battle so far.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stotch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stotch misses with a straight right.
Stotch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stotch wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stotch misses with a body shot.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Stotch throws a leg kick
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Stotch catches King right on the button with a cross.
Stotch throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Stotch misses with a head kick.
Stotch misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stotch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stotch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stotch connects with a jab.
Stotch connects with a body shot.
Stotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Stotch.
Stotch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King slips under a jab.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stotch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stotch takes the fight into the clinch.
Stotch is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Stotch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with the head strike.
Stotch lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stotch throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch misses with the head strike.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stotch blocking some punches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Stotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Stotch controls his hands.
King digs a right hand into Stotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stotch's gas tank.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
King is trying to trip Stotch. He has hold of a leg but Stotch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. King persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stotch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is pushing down on Stotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stotch is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Stotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King is looking to pass Stotch's guard but actually Stotch recovers to full guard.
King stops Stotch from standing up.
Stotch 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stotch trying to control the position.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Stotch is retaining full guard.
Stotch can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King not doing much here.
King is looking to take a break and control but Stotch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stotch thumps King with a low kick.
Stotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Stotch wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Stotch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Stotch settles back down.
Stotch misses with a double jab.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stotch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Stotch just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from King misses.
Stotch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Stotch loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Stotch works King's body with a nice hook.
King is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stotch lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stotch defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Stotch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stotch works King's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Stotch. That snapped King's head back.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stotch swinging wildly here.
Stotch throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Stotch misses with a looping right.
King takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stotch.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Stotch tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stotch.
Good body shot from Stotch.
Stotch is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Stotch wants to break the clinch but can't.
King misses with some punches.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stotch fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stotch fails to land.
A short right from Stotch on the inside.
Stotch has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Stotch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Stotch breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves away from the strike by Stotch.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
King misses with a low kick as Stotch jumps back.
Stotch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Stotch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stotch misses the jab.
King rushes Stotch and presses him up against the cage.
King lands a body punch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Stotch controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Stotch tries to tie him up.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stotch struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Stotch blocking some punches.
Stotch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stotch blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to work over Stotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stotch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King tries a body shot but Stotch blocks it.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stotch has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stotch managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Stotch prevents a body shot from King.
Nice body punch from King.
Stotch can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a left hand.
King pushes Stotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Levi King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch had his way with Levi King in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stotch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King blocks a leg kick.
Stotch throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stotch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stotch misses with a wild body shot.
Stotch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from King misses.
Jab by Stotch.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stotch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Stotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stotch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stotch tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
Stotch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stotch can pounce on him.
Stotch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stotch thumps King with a low kick.
Stotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Stotch blocks the low kick.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stotch throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Stotch.
Stotch lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Stotch tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stotch.
Stotch throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Stotch only half commits.
Stotch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Stotch lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stotch tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King walks into a straight right hand from Stotch.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stotch can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stotch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levi King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Stotch.
Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A cross from Stotch lands.
Stotch throws a sloppy head kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
King misses with a head kick.
Stotch cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King is rocked!
King misses with a low kick.
Stotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Stotch catches King right on the button with a cross.
Stotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Stotch tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stotch throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stotch. Stotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Stotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Stotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stotch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stotch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Stotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stotch throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
King throws out a loose jab but Stotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stotch.
Stotch lands a jab to the head.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Stotch.
A right-left combo lands from Stotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch lands with a cross.
Stotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stotch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stotch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stotch jabs at King's body.
Stotch throws out a powerful jab.
Stotch lands a nice looking body shot.
Stotch cracks King with an open hand slap.
Stotch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stotch finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Stotch scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stotch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stotch rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
Stotch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King tries to throw a body punch but Stotch avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Stotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stotch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch retains his super heavyweight title!
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