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BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Long (ranked 2861 p4p, 2126 weight class) and Myles Ruth (ranked 348 p4p, 270 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Ruth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Long walks into a left hand.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.
Long drives through and clinches with Ruth against the cage.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruth avoids the damage to the body.
Long utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruth lands a nice uppercut.
Long manages to break the clinch.
Ruth instigates a clinch.
Ruth effectively controlling the action here.
Long can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Ruth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Long scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruth smiles and moves away.
Ruth cracks Long with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruth has managed to clinch.
Ruth gets through Long's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Long's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Long.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long throws a counter high kick but Ruth was just alert enough to avoid it.
Long ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth cracks Long with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Long throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Long takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruth.
Ruth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Long misses with a low kick.
Ruth pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Long misses with a knee strike.
Long lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Long.
Long tries a knee to the head but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Long blocks a body shot from Ruth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth controlling the action here for a moment.
Long breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Long misses.
A low kick from Long misses
and Ruth counters by moving into the clinch.
Long misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruth punishes Long's body with a nice straight punch.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Long throws a right and a left that Ruth avoids nicely.
Ruth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a leg kick but Ruth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance.
Long misses with a body kick.
Long looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Long throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
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!
Long misses with the body kick
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Long thinking.
Long wants to land a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Ruth cracks Long with a good jab.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Long doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruth has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch.
Long doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long misses with a low kick.
Long takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Long's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruth moves into the clinch.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Myles Ruth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruth avoids it.
Ruth manages to break the clinch.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Long throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries to clinch but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth wants to counter with a clinch but Long pushes him away.
Ruth stuns Long with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth thuds his right hand into Long's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruth, pushing him back against the cage.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruth avoids the damage to the body.
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Myles Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth takes one to the chin there.
Ruth swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Long throws a solid leg kick but Ruth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Long.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Long does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Long dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruth. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth slips a jab from Long.
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!
Ruth lands a nice hook to Long's body. Long takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Long rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
Ruth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long lands an uppercut.
Ruth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Long tries to pull guard but Ruth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruth just leaning against Long, taking a breather.
Ruth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Long backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long blocking some punches.
A short left from Ruth.
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long misses with a double jab
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Long sets himself, and Ruth steps forward looking for the clinch! Long avoids it this time.
Long pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Long.
Long takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance.
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
 Long is rocked!
Ruth fakes the body blow, causing Long to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Long goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myles Ruth!
Our winner, Myles Ruth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 1113 p4p, 1828 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 121 p4p, 192 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini with a jab.
Williams misses the body punch
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Maldini's ribs.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Maldini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldini's head.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Williams throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maldini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Joe�s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maldini!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maldini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Maldini catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Maldini.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams slips under a jab from Maldini.
Williams throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maldini walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams misses with a double jab
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams blocks a jab.
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maldini closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
That's time! Maldini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Maldini slips under a jab.
Maldini moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Maldini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Williams throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a body punch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams cracks Maldini with a big right hand but Maldini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Maldini is working away.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maldini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to move to mount but Maldini blocks the move with his legs.
Maldini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maldini is avoiding damage well.
Maldini prevents Williams from moving into mount.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams tries to advance to mount but Maldini denies him.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Maldini dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Maldini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maldini tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working the strikes but Maldini uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maldini is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams throwing shots but Maldini is blocking nicely.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldini defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maldini 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Paulo Maldini didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riyu Mendes (ranked 1441 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Jean Lucroy (ranked 194 p4p, 252 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Lucroy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendes but Mendes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucroy shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendes's guard.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lucroy manages to pass to side control.
Mendes tries to roll over but Lucroy keeps him under control.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes tries to roll over but Lucroy keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Lucroy there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Lucroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucroy is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Lucroy prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Lucroy prevents Mendes from standing back up.
Mendes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucroy is one step ahead there.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucroy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucroy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jean Lucroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucroy has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucroy's elbow.
A short left from Mendes.
Mendes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lucroy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Lucroy is looking for a kimura but Mendes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucroy to get the leverage.
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Lucroy blocks the strikes from Mendes.
Lucroy is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
My spies in The Foundry inform me that Lucroy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucroy trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Lucroy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucroy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lucroy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mendes lands a left hand.
Lucroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucroy pulls Mendes into guard.
Lucroy seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
Mendes trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Mendes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucroy has wrist control.
Lucroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy 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.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy wants to hit a sweep here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lucroy there!
Lucroy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lucroy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucroy has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
Mendes trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucroy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendes has Lucroy in his guard.
Mendes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucroy defends it easily.
Lucroy stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Lucroy stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendes's guard.
Lucroy trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Jean Lucroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Lucroy defends easily.
Lucroy stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
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.
Lucroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucroy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Mendes.
Lucroy drives through with a takedown into Mendes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lucroy passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Riyu Mendes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucroy passes into side control.
Lucroy trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mendes sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucroy in particular looking to stall.
Mendes is in trouble now - Lucroy has advanced to mount!
Lucroy wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Lucroy scoring with strikes but Mendes is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to hold on but Lucroy postures up.
Lucroy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucroy in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control but Lucroy manages to pass to mount!
Lucroy prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
Riyu Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Lucroy's attempts to control the action.
Lucroy with good strikes from the mount here!
Lucroy trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucroy has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Lucroy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucroy tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Jean Lucroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucroy prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Lucroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lucroy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jean Lucroy!
Jean Lucroy wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jean Lucroy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 856 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Duncan Farquharson (ranked 110 p4p, 155 weight class). Champion comes into the arena with Aegukka blaring out of the sound system. Farquharson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danny Vera - Roller Coaster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson throws a lazy body kick
and Champion counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Farquharson.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Champion as he connects with a hook.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
A solid body kick from Champion.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Champion scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
Champion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquharson avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
A swing and a miss from Champion.
Farquharson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Champion throws a leg kick which misses Farquharson's front leg but catches the back leg as Farquharson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Farquharson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farquharson's corner calls for a 1-2. Farquharson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Champion!
Farquharson with a nice calf kick.
Peoples Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Champion misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
Champion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farquharson is able to avoid easily.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Champion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Champion.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Champion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a solid body kick.
Champion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Champion moves out of range easily.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champion throws a wild body kick that Farquharson sees coming a mile off.
Champion throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peoples Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Farquharson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquharson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Champion takes a step back to recover.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
Farquharson throws out a counter right but Champion avoids it with no problem.
Farquharson punishes Champion's body with a nice straight punch.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Farquharson tenderised Champion's leg. Champion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farquharson with a nice cross.
Farquharson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson moves out of range as Champion throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion wants to land a leg kick but Farquharson is out of range.
Farquharson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farquharson takes a swing at Champion's ribcage but misses.
Champion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farquharson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Champion under the eye.
Farquharson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Champion.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Champion slams his shin into Farquharson's torso.
Champion tries to land a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Champion lands a nice looking body kick.
Champion missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Champion thuds his shin into the meat of Farquharson's side.
Champion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farquharson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Champion's corner calls for a 1-2. Champion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Champion misses with a looping right.
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Champion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farquharson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Champion with a hook.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Champion.
A big left from Champion misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farquharson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Champion rather than just go for the knockout.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champion scores with a nice right hand.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Champion will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Champion.
Farquharson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Champion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Champion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Champion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champion throws a body kick that misses
and Farquharson counters with a left to the body.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Champion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farquharson keeps Champion at a distance using the push kick.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Champion's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Champion has time to react.
Champion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Champion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Champion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Champion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Champion clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Champion moves out of range as Farquharson throws a body kick.
Farquharson scores with a push kick.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquharson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champion's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Champion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Champion drops his hands momentarily and Farquharson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow Champion down.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Champion throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Farquharson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Champion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Champion.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
A jab from Champion misses.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Champion - just one landing.
Farquharson delivers a nice body kick.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Farquharson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Champion throws a lazy body kick
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Champion misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion misses with a low kick.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Farquharson.
Nice jab there from Farquharson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
Champion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farquharson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Champion scrambles back to his feet.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick
and Champion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Farquharson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Champion blocks it well.
Champion cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Champion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Farquharson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Champion scores with a push kick.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Champion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farquharson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Farquharson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquharson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Duncan Farquharson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Duncan Farquharson!
Duncan Farquharson wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Duncan Farquharson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 570 p4p, 691 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 85 p4p, 104 weight class). Adam comes into the arena with Dona Eis Requiem blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ilya Kushnirov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam misses with a combination
and Kushnirov counters with a big head kick but Adam shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kushnirov.
Adam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adam scrambles back to his feet.
Adam moves into the clinch.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adam won't allow Kushnirov to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Adam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adam is in close to Kushnirov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov 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.
Adam content to stall in guard here.
Adam with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam passes Kushnirov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adam drops an elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov is trying to stand.
Kushnirov wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnirov wants to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov wants to improve his position but Adam is controlling well.
Kushnirov wants to control but Adam is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adam blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kushnirov's guard.
Adam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam lands a couple of digs.
Adam won't allow Kushnirov to sweep him here.
Kushnirov is trying to keep Adam in close.
Adam controlling from the top position.
Kushnirov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adam has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Kushnirov.
Adam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Adam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam blocks a jab.
A head kick from Kushnirov lands but Adam takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kushnirov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kushnirov throws Adam to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Kushnirov is quick to defend against it.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Adam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adam tries to pull guard but Kushnirov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Adam blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kushnirov manages to circle out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Adam lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Adam off balance momentarily.
Adam slips a jab from Kushnirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Adam avoids it.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Adam's ribs.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov tries to work over Adam's front leg with a kick but Adam checks it.
Adam lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Adam's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Adam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adam darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnirov gets double underhooks and turns Adam into the cage.
Adam misses with a body punch.
Adam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
Kushnirov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adam is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adam is working for takedown but Kushnirov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the head.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kushnirov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam is looking to counter the offense by Kushnirov and move into the clinch.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Adam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Adam lands.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adam defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Adam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushnirov's half guard.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Kushnirov defending well.
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kushnirov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adam is trying to work for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam working over Kushnirov with some ground and pound. Kushnirov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kushnirov wants to sweep but Adam has passed to side control!
Adam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kushnirov, who protects the arm well.
Adam is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kushnirov is trying to escape and Adam transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kushnirov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Adam! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 503 p4p, 1075 weight class) and Junichi Sasai (ranked 75 p4p, 167 weight class). Exotic's entrance music is Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. A fine choice. Sasai has chosen I Love Trash as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junichi Sasai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasai effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses with some punches.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Sasai controls the action.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasai lands a takedown into guard.
Sasai is looking to stand up but Exotic won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Sasai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sasai has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.
Exotic working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sasai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Exotic is tightening it up a little... Sasai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sasai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sasai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Exotic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skellington (ranked 1453 p4p, 1387 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 217 p4p, 210 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Skellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson looking to score a takedown here. Skellington is defending well but Clarkson drives through and ends up in Skellington's guard.
Skellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.
Clarkson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington tries to get to full guard but Clarkson has control of the leg.
Skellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarkson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Skellington is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skellington wants to get back to full guard.
Skellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Skellington keeps moving.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skellington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarkson is aware though and is defending well.
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarkson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarkson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarkson passes Skellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skellington tries to roll over but Clarkson keeps him under control.
Skellington is in trouble now - Clarkson has advanced to mount!
Skellington is looking to improve his position but Clarkson isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson working for a guillotine from mount but Skellington is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson wants to control the pace but Skellington is squirming around nicely.
Clarkson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skellington is looking to improve his position but Clarkson isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson content just to control the position here.
Skellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clarkson looking to secure an arm triangle but Skellington defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Skellington is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skellington is looking to escape.
Clarkson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clarkson controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clarkson has hold of Skellington's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skellington manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skellington is trying to reverse the position but instead Clarkson has taken his back - oops!
Clarkson keeps control of the position easily here as Skellington tries to buck him off.
Clarkson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Skellington taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE™, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 500 p4p, 292 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 32 p4p, 17 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
A combination from Apollo does no damage.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Xiaodong's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiaodong slips a jab and a cross from Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo jabs Xiaodong right on the nose. Xiaodong blinks but takes it well.
Apollo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiaodong momentarily.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the body
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiaodong counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaodong moves out of range easily.
Apollo throws a jab when Xiaodong was well out of range.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Xiaodong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong wants to break free but Apollo has control.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaodong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xiaodong blocks the body kick.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
A countering left hand to the body from Apollo misses.
Xiaodong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Xiaodong gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside.
Xiaodong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Apollo.
Apollo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiaodong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Apollo has Xiaodong up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaodong tries to circle away but Apollo has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiaodong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Apollo can turn it around.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong trying to control the position but instead, Apollo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaodong into the cage.
Xiaodong breaks the clinch.
Apollo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - Xiaodong scores with a four punch combination!
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Xiaodong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apollo with a hook.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo cracks Xiaodong with a good jab.
Jab by Xiaodong.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaodong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xiaodong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiaodong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Xiaodong misses.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaodong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiaodong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaodong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Xiaodong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Apollo with a jab.
Apollo scores with a push kick.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Xiaodong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Xiaodong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tests Xiaodong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a double jab
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Apollo keeps control of Xiaodong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiaodong on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Xiaodong avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo lands with a nice body punch.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Xiaodong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Xiaodong stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands a jab to the head.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiaodong throws a combination that misses
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Xiaodong blocks the body kick.
Xiaodong slips under a jab.
Xiaodong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a head kick but Xiaodong moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xiaodong really felt that one!
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Xiaodong counter with a right hand.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiaodong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaodong tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Xiaodong.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollo takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo rushes Xiaodong and presses him up against the cage.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Xiaodong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apollo lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaodong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiaodong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xiaodong swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaodong was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiaodong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo wants to slow Xiaodong down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Xiaodong saw that one coming.
Xiaodong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiaodong throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Apollo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiaodong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiaodong checks a leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Xiaodong moved away.
Xiaodong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiaodong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiaodong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo clinches up with Xiaodong and pushes him back against the cage.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Xiaodong slowing the pace effectively.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo pulls Xiaodong into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xiaodong is now in half guard.
Apollo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xiaodong wants to get back to his feet.
Xiaodong prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Apollo wants to control but Xiaodong is keeping busy.
Apollo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Apollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Apollo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xiaodong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Xiaodong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Xiaodong's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiaodong tries to avoid it.
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Apollo slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Apollo's body. Apollo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo dips to his left and cracks Xiaodong with an uppercut!
Xiaodong throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li Xiaodong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiaodong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot that snaps Apollo's head back.
Xiaodong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Xiaodong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo wants to counter with a clinch but Xiaodong pushes him away.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiaodong lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiaodong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Xiaodong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Xiaodong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apollo.
Apollo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apollo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo wins by unanimous decision!
Lindsay Apollo is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 506 p4p, 383 weight class) and Mustang Jack (ranked 70 p4p, 53 weight class). Panic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freezing Moon. This should be fireworks!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack lands with a straight right. Panic didn't see that one coming.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jack misses.
Panic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Panic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack slips under a jab from Panic.
An inside leg kick lands from Panic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Panic throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
Jack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Jack throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Panic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Panic coming out on top.
 It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
Panic wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panic. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Panic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Panic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack counters with a body kick.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Panic avoids it.
Panic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panic misses with a hook
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack is out of range and Panic settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
A low kick lands for Jack.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Panic misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panic finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
Jack lands a body shot.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Jack is looking to slow Panic down with leg kicks.
Panic looks for the body kick but Jack saw that one coming.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack is looking to slow Panic down with leg kicks.
Jack walks into a jab.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic moves away from the strike by Jack.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jack defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Panic throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to slow Panic down with leg kicks.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panic drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Jack lands a shoulder strike.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panic keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack is trying to break free.
Panic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Panic wants to stall.
Panic digs a right hand underneath Jack's ribcage. Jack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Panic.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Jack misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustang Jack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panic misses with a straight left.
Mustang Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Panic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panic tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.
Jack checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack slips a jab from Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panic throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Jack connects with a body shot that sends Panic's belly button to the back.
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!
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panic misses with a looping left.
Panic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack scores with a sloppy right hand. Panic should have avoided that one.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Panic
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Panic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Panic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Jack jabs Panic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
Panic throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Panic rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic lands a right hand.
Jack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panic.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Panic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panic decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panic looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jack has picked Panic up and slammed him! Panic can't keep hold of the triangle and Jack manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Panic wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panic is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panic content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
Panic slows the pace down in half guard.
Panic tries to pass to full mount but Jack defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mustang Jack's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jack is looking to slow Panic down with leg kicks.
Jack connects with a solid leg kick.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Panic misses with a leg kick
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panic. That did some damage!
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panic.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Panic steps away.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack's head.
Jack slips under a jab from Panic.
A low kick from Panic misses
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Panic scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic looks to clinch
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Jack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Panic misses with a leg kick
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
Panic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panic misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panic's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Jack throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panic misses with a hook
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Panic wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Panic down.
Panic staying out of range there.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panic's hands.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack circles away.
Jack delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Panic down.
Panic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Panic. That snapped Jack's head back.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mustang Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Panic misses.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Panic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panic tries to score with a low kick but Jack moves his leg out of the way.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panic throws out the jab.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Panic misses the body punch
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Panic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panic.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack connects with a solid leg kick.
Panic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustang Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Mustang Jack wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 205 p4p, 617 weight class) and Quintus Dias (ranked 26 p4p, 93 weight class). Obaminator comes to the cage accompanied by Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Barack Obaminator has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias lands with a shot to the body.
Quintus Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Dias lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obaminator doesn't seem phased though.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dias throws a body shot but no joy.
Obaminator ducks right into an uppercut from Dias.
A jab from Dias misses.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Dias's head back.
Obaminator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obaminator lands a left and a right that sends Dias crashing to the canvas! Obaminator dives into mount looking to finish!
 Dias is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator looking to ground and pound but Dias is blocking nicely.
Dias is still in real trouble! Can Obaminator finish him?
Dias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias is squirming around, avoiding Obaminator's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator is working for a guillotine from mount but Dias frees his head quite easily.
Obaminator has control of Dias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Obaminator is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dias is working to get back to half guard.
Dias in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Obaminator controlling from the full mount.
Dias is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Obaminator locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dias is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obaminator!
A very excited looking Barack Obaminator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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