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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enamorado Bandito (ranked 23325 p4p, 3333 weight class) and Colins White (ranked 727 p4p, 417 weight class). Colins White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Enamorado Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colins White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
White tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
White tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bandito manages to capitalize on a mistake by White to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bandito continues to stall.
White trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
White wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be White right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy White right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito gets his hands free as White looks to control.
Bandito is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. White defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting White buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enamorado Bandito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bandito blocks a head kick by White.
Bandito is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.
White lands a big head kick that sends Bandito tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Bandito back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bandito is rocked!
 It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Bandito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White misses with a head kick.
White tries to clinch up but Bandito circles away and keeps his distance.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito avoids the head kick by White.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from White.
Bandito seems to have got his legs back now.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Bandito counters by clinching up.
Bandito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandito misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandito slowing the pace effectively.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bandito walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Bandito avoids the head kick by White.
Bandito rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandito.
Bandito managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Bandito gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Bandito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bandito moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Bandito.
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.
White tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
White has given up his back.
Bandito slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
White can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Bandito gets his hands free as White looks to control.
Bandito is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! White is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 4162 p4p, 22770 weight class) and Hunter Andrews (ranked 503 p4p, 726 weight class). Rona Gonna Get Onya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonna Get Onya avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Gonna Get Onya decides to pull guard.
Andrews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonna Get Onya's guard.
Gonna Get Onya looking to control.
Gonna Get Onya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonna Get Onya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonna Get Onya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andrews's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya stalling away here and it's allowed Andrews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gonna Get Onya wants to stand and escape but instead Andrews has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control the position here.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonna Get Onya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonna Get Onya is proving hard to escape from.
Gonna Get Onya is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonna Get Onya is proving hard to escape from.
Gonna Get Onya trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonna Get Onya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews content to stall in guard here.
Gonna Get Onya tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andrews's half guard.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get Onya has control of the leg.
Andrews kicks off Gonna Get Onya and gets to his feet.
Hunter Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Andrews misses
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andrews!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews tries to escape but Gonna Get Onya is in control.
Gonna Get Onya is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andrews is looking to regain half guard here but Gonna Get Onya keeps moving and retains side control.
Andrews pushes Gonna Get Onya away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonna Get Onya gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
Andrews is trying to buck Gonna Get Onya off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rona Gonna Get Onya will probably get the nod.
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.
Andrews rushes Gonna Get Onya and presses him up against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Andrews
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a left and a right that stings Andrews.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a double jab.
Andrews takes a swing at Gonna Get Onya's ribcage but misses.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonna Get Onya fails with the takedown.
Gonna Get Onya fails with the takedown.
Andrews doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Andrews misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews throws a looping overhand right but Gonna Get Onya ducks down to avoid it.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andrews did well to prevent Gonna Get Onya getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get Onya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andrews trying to control but Gonna Get Onya postures up.
Andrews is trying to stand up here but Gonna Get Onya is controlling him well.
Gonna Get Onya wants to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but Andrews is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrews tries to kick Gonna Get Onya off but Gonna Get Onya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya breaks from the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Andrews misses with a left hand
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrews throws a hook but Gonna Get Onya blocks it.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonna Get Onya is just out of range.
Hunter Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonna Get Onya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrews avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rona Gonna Get Onya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a head kick but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
Gonna Get Onya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonna Get Onya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrews avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrews misses with an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Gonna Get Onya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonna Get Onya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonna Get Onya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andrews tries to escape but Gonna Get Onya is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews sneaks out the side door and pushes Gonna Get Onya away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonna Get Onya tries to counter with a takedown but Andrews is quick to defend against it.
Andrews takes a swing at Gonna Get Onya's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Gonna Get Onya on that attempt.
Andrews throws a counter combo.
Andrews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonna Get Onya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gonna Get Onya pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
Andrews looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Andrews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Andrews misses with a hook
and Gonna Get Onya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonna Get Onya manages to avoid it.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Andrews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrews.
Gonna Get Onya rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Gonna Get Onya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrews swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a three punch combo that has Andrews backing up. Andrews nods at Gonna Get Onya to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonna Get Onya taking a break here but Andrews is having none of it and regains half guard.
Andrews pushes Gonna Get Onya off looking to stand but Gonna Get Onya dives back in and keeps control.
Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control the pace.
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Gonna Get Onya works his way into full mount!
Andrews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andrews is squirming around, avoiding Gonna Get Onya's attempts to control the action.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Gonna Get Onya looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews tries to reverse the position but Gonna Get Onya maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andrews is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andrews and Gonna Get Onya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gonna Get Onya gets to mount! Andrews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gonna Get Onya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andrews trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes here but Andrews is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andrews tries to reverse the position but Gonna Get Onya maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gonna Get Onya working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Andrews's thigh. Andrews counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gonna Get Onya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonna Get Onya pushing down on Andrews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonna Get Onya tries to pass to full mount but Andrews defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rona Gonna Get Onya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonna Get Onya 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rona Gonna Get Onya!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 2451 p4p, 22889 weight class) and Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 257 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tacktheritrix wants a takedown.
Tacktheritrix blocks a body shot from Somchai.
Tacktheritrix goes for a takedown attempt but Somchai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Somchai rushes Tacktheritrix and presses him up against the cage.
Tacktheritrix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Somchai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackmarius Tacktheritrix.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacktheritrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tacktheritrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tacktheritrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tacktheritrix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Somchai!
Somchai is trying to get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position but Somchai is working away.
Tacktheritrix goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Somchai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tacktheritrix's guard! Nice work there by Somchai!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix throws his legs up looking for a submission but Somchai uses it to pass to side control.
Tacktheritrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tacktheritrix is still trying to improve position.
Tacktheritrix is trying to work for a sweep but Somchai has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somchai controlling his opponent.
Tacktheritrix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Somchai controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Somchai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Somchai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tacktheritrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tacktheritrix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tacktheritrix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai keeping moving, preventing Tacktheritrix from controlling successfully.
Somchai has control of Tacktheritrix's left arm, preventing Tacktheritrix from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Somchai keeping moving, preventing Tacktheritrix from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somchai is keeping the position for now.
Tacktheritrix looking to sit in guard and control but Somchai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Somchai wanted to stand there but Tacktheritrix had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somchai gets to his feet - Tacktheritrix follows without any prompting.
Tacktheritrix misses with a takedown attempt - Somchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tacktheritrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Somchai tries to sprawl out of it but Tacktheritrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Somchai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tacktheritrix misses with a takedown attempt - Somchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Somchai rushes Tacktheritrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacktheritrix turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Somchai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Somchai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Somchai throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Somchai as Tacktheritrix shoots in.
Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Somchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai missing with knees to the body.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacktheritrix's defenses.
Somchai prevents the takedown attempt.
Tacktheritrix tries to break free but Somchai pushes him back against the cage.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix goes for a takedown attempt but Somchai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackmarius Tacktheritrix.
Somchai clinches up against the cage.
Somchai misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Somchai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Somchai cracks Tacktheritrix with a nice body shot.
Somchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tacktheritrix backwards.
Tacktheritrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Somchai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Somchai moves into the clinch.
Tacktheritrix wants to take the fight to the mat but Somchai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tacktheritrix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Somchai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
Tacktheritrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somchai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tacktheritrix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Somchai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Tacktheritrix is rocked!
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tacktheritrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchai finish him?
Tacktheritrix is pressed against the cage. Somchai pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Tacktheritrix! Two more big strikes from Somchai and Tacktheritrix crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chakree Somchai!
Chakree Somchai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joro Paveto (ranked 1213 p4p, 2152 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 68 p4p, 127 weight class). Paveto comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. The key to victory for Joro Paveto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joro Paveto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paveto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Keegan's shoulder, as Keegan tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan staying out of range there.
Keegan has his takedown stuffed
and Paveto counters with a one-two to the body.
Keegan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto throws a right hand that Keegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keegan also avoids with ease.
Keegan shoots for a takedown but Paveto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
Paveto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan shoots in and drives through. Paveto sprawls well.
Paveto throws a big shot that misses.
Keegan staying out of range there.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keegan moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Paveto misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keegan or perhaps it was just good defense by Paveto, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan goes for a double leg but Paveto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paveto continues to drive forward.
It looked like Paveto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keegan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto.
Keegan shoots in but Paveto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Paveto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keegan takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut.
Keegan dives in and grabs Paveto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paveto pushes down on Keegan's head and hops out.
Keegan avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Keegan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paveto tests Keegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Paveto.
Keegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paveto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Paveto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paveto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paveto scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Keegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keegan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paveto defends well and Keegan ends up having to push Paveto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keegan shoots in for a double leg but Paveto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Paveto misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Paveto.
Keegan shoots in for a double leg but Paveto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paveto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keegan has his takedown stuffed
and Keegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paveto counters with a right hand to the body.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paveto but Paveto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keegan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paveto!
Keegan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paveto is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joro Paveto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keegan fails with the takedown
and Paveto counters with a nice uppercut.
Keegan ducks under a wild hook from Paveto.
Keegan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Paveto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Keegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paveto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keegan somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan tries for a takedown but Paveto circles away easily
and Paveto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Paveto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some wild striking there from Paveto.
And Keegan tries to counter it with a takedown but Paveto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keegan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paveto avoids it really well and circles away.
Keegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto.
Keegan shoots and misses
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Paveto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paveto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paveto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around?
Paveto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keegan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown but Paveto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keegan misses with a takedown attempt
and Paveto counters with a nice body shot.
Paveto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keegan.
Keegan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Paveto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan is breathing heavily.
Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Keegan.
Keegan moves away from the strike by Paveto.
Keegan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Paveto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keegan stopping the sweep attempt from Paveto.
Paveto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paveto tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paveto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground.
Keegan throws an elbow that misses. Paveto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keegan's guard. Nice move by Paveto!
Keegan trying to control the position.
Keegan is pulling down on Paveto's head to control his posture.
Keegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paveto is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keegan is on top in guard.
Keegan throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joro Paveto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paveto throws a hook to the side of Keegan's head but Keegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keegan shoots in but no luck this time.
Paveto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joro Paveto is winning the standup battle so far.
Paveto stuffs the takedown.
Paveto misses with a hook.
Keegan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paveto swivels and escapes.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Paveto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paveto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paveto wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Paveto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paveto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto rushes Keegan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paveto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paveto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan wants to take the fight to the mat but Paveto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paveto is struggling to control the position.
Paveto stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Paveto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keegan misses with some punches.
Paveto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paveto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paveto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Paveto.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Keegan controls his hands.
Paveto being controlled against the cage.
Paveto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paveto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paveto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paveto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paveto misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paveto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joro Paveto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keegan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paveto keeps control of Keegan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paveto keeps control of Keegan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paveto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keegan's elbow.
Keegan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keegan can't break the clinch.
Paveto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keegans head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paveto has Keegan pressed against the cage, preventing Keegan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paveto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joro Paveto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paveto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joro Paveto!
Joro Paveto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 2771 p4p, 4006 weight class) and Kody Harbrant (ranked 344 p4p, 387 weight class). Alessio Da Santiago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago with a poor takedown
and Da Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harbrant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Harbrant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harbrant throws a right hand that Da Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Santiago also avoids with ease.
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Harbrant to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Santiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Harbrant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago gets a clinch.
Harbrant is trying to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling him.
Da Santiago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harbrant is defending well.
Harbrant manages to break the clinch.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Da Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harbrant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Harbrant moves away
and Harbrant counters with a straight right hand.
Da Santiago is rocked!
Da Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Santiago is breathing heavily.
Da Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harbrant avoids it really well and circles away.
Harbrant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harbrant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harbrant duly obliges.
Harbrant rushes Da Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Da Santiago misses with an elbow strike.
Da Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Harbrant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harbrant managing to block the knees to the body from Da Santiago.
Harbrant has had enough of the clinch but Da Santiago keeps him there for the moment.
Da Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Santiago has Harbrant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harbrant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Da Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harbrant breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Harbrant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Harbrant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Da Santiago showed some decent athleticism there.
Harbrant controlling the position well.
Harbrant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura but Harbrant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Santiago to get the leverage.
Harbrant wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Harbrant wants to control but Da Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harbrant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harbrant is pressing down on Da Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harbrant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harbrant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Harbrant keeps moving.
Harbrant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Santiago preventing the sweep.
Da Santiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harbrant is keeping the position for now.
Harbrant has an active guard here but Da Santiago has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Harbrant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harbrant counters with a straight right hand.
Da Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Harbrant to counter with a crisp jab.
Harbrant tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Santiago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harbrant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harbrant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Santiago taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Santiago wants a takedown.
Da Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Da Santiago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harbrant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Harbrant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harbrant's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Santiago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harbrant's brow.
Harbrant wants to break free but Da Santiago has control.
Harbrant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Santiago is trying to drag Harbrant to the mat but Harbrant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harbrant wants to break free but Da Santiago has control.
Harbrant wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Santiago won't allow it.
Da Santiago looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Santiago stalling in the clinch but Harbrant improves position.
Harbrant can't break the clinch.
Harbrant manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Harbrant. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Harbrant counters with a straight right hand.
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harbrant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Harbrant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Harbrant comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Da Santiago stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Harbrant is on him like rabid pit bull! Da Santiago slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Harbrant!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 1181 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 65 p4p, 96 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mahesa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're Going Down . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145
16 - 7 - 0 |
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28
140
10 - 15 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa misses with a combination
and Denisov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denisov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Mahesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
Mahesa lands with a right to the head.
Denisov jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa misses with the head strike.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahesa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denisov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mahesa.
Mahesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Denisov blocking some punches.
Denisov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahesa smiles and moves away.
Denisov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahesa has Denisov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Mahesa misses with the head strike.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Mahesa holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Denisov is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Denisov blocks a body shot from Mahesa.
Denisov has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Denisov blocks a body shot from Mahesa.
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Denisov won't let him.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mahesa wants to get up but he can't break Denisov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Denisov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Denisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahesa wanted to stand there but Denisov had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denisov gets tackled into the cage by Mahesa. Mahesa maintains the clinch.
Mahesa lands with a left to the head.
Denisov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahesa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Denisov avoiding damage as Mahesa throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
Denisov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahesa after a bit of a struggle.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Mahesa holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Mahesa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denisov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Denisov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Denisov is proving hard to escape from.
Mahesa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denisov scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahesa misses with an uppercut. Denisov saw that one coming.
Denisov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
Denisov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mahesa cracks a nice hook into Denisov's ribs.
Mahesa leaves Denisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Denisov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahesa throwing a counter right hand but Denisov manages to avoid it.
Mahesa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Denisov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Mahesa clinches with his opponent.
Denisov jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Denisov around his waist. Denisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denisov blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahesa tries to throw a body punch but Denisov avoids it by throwing Mahesa back against the cage.
Mahesa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denisovs head.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Denisov around his waist. Denisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Denisov.
Denisov jumps guard.
Denisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Denisov is proving hard to escape from.
Denisov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mahesa is trying to stand up here but Denisov is controlling him well.
Denisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahesa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Denisov prevents Mahesa from standing back up.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denisov taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Mahesa has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Denisov has tapped! Great work by Mahesa! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Mahesa!
After winning the bout, Andre Mahesa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 1743 p4p, 1196 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 235 p4p, 158 weight class). Hopkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Jiurgite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
We've been informed that Hopkins 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.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jiurgite dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Jiurgite's head and hops out.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiurgite misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Jiurgite is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a jab to Jiurgite's midsection.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiurgite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jiurgite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hopkins!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jiurgite looking to secure an arm triangle but Hopkins defends it well.
Jiurgite trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Jiurgite wants to take Hopkins's back but he can't do it this time.
Jiurgite working for a submission but Hopkins is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hopkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hopkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jiurgite but great work by Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Jiurgite manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite looking for submissions off his back.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite 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.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiurgite is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tory Hopkins will probably get the nod.
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.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins throws a hook but Jiurgite blocks it.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Jiurgite's defenses.
Jiurgite dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Jiurgite's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiurgite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiurgite is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Jiurgite has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a big right hand! Oh Jiurgite is in trouble here! Hopkins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1229 p4p, 1805 weight class) and Nicky Spite (ranked 164 p4p, 238 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Spite!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal looks to land a combination. Spite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Spite is out of range.
Spite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spite has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spite, pushing him back against the cage.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spite.
Spite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal throws a hook but Spite blocks it.
Spite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masvidal is fending him off so far but Spite persists. Nope, Masvidal circles away and we're back to standing.
Spite slips a jab from Masvidal.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Spite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal has managed to clinch.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spite takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spite tries to pull guard but Masvidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Spite drops back down to his feet.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Spite digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spite.
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Spite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Spite with an uppercut!
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spite unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Spite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masvidal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spite advances to half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Spite has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spite drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Spite off! Spite jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Spite is proving a slippery customer.
Spite wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Spite passes Masvidal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spite is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Spite is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spite wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
Spite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masvidal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spite trying to pass the guard but Masvidal defending well.
Masvidal wants to control but Spite is keeping busy.
Spite trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Spite avoids it well.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal forces Spite back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?
Spite successfully pulls guard.
Spite is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Spite.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Spite avoids nicely.
Masvidal rushes Spite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spite misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Spite tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Spite has the dominant position.
Spite jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Spite pulls guard successfully.
Spite has his foot on Masvidal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masvidal works his way back into a safe position though.
Spite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masvidal is aware though and is defending well.
Masvidal stays in close to Spite's body and controls the position.
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Spite had control of the position.
Masvidal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to free his trapped foot but Spite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spite is in trouble now - Masvidal has advanced to mount!
Masvidal get's back to his feet.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masvidal defends well and Spite ends up having to push Masvidal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spite slips under a jab.
Spite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masvidal as he jumps to the side.
Spite defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal sets himself, and Spite steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Masvidal coming out on top.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Spite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spite trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Spite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Spite tries to pass.
Spite wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Spite stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Masvidal going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Spite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masvidal has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Spite avoids them all with ease.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spite tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spite fails with the takedown
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Spite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Spite ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spite.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Masvidal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Masvidal pulls Spite in close to prevent any damage.
Nicky Spite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Spite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spite.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Spite on that attempt.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
Spite goes for a double leg but Masvidal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masvidal continues to drive forward.
Masvidal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spite walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a combination
so Spite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Spite is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Masvidal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spite is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spite moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Spite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spite tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
Spite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal has closed the distance and engaged Spite in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Spite has the dominant position.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Spite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Nicky Spite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spite tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masvidal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 310 p4p, 1173 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 40 p4p, 131 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Gloom, Doom, Heartache & Whiskey - Viking Skull. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mercer's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Mercer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Mercer lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot lands for Mercer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a front kick that sends Mercer stumbling back into the cage.
Mercer takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Mercer throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Mercer slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Mercer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercer down.
Mercer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Mercer moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benedetti throws a head kick that half lands.
A right-left combo lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti tries to work over Mercer's front leg with a kick but Mercer checks it.
A little jabbing left from Mercer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedetti. That snapped Mercer's head back.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Mercer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Benedetti. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Benedetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benedetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercer scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti thinks about countering with a head kick.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercer scores with a one two! Benedetti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Benedetti pushes Mercer away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer scores with a push kick.
Benedetti works Mercer's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercer.
Mercer slips under a jab from Benedetti.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti clobbers Mercer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercer! But no joy.
Mercer ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer lands a nice looking body kick.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benedetti - that will leave a mark!
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
Jab, jab by Benedetti - just one landing.
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!
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Mercer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Mercer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercer.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Mercer.
Mercer throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
Mercer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mercer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benedetti has got the better of the exchanges.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Benedetti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Mercer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lorenzo Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Mercer's ribs.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Mercer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Mercer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercer missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Benedetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Mercer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Mercer lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercer under the eye.
Mercer 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.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that second round.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Mercer's ribs.
Benedetti works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Benedetti. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Benedetti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Mercer's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercer blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercer! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Benedetti.
Mercer throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benedetti throws a front kick that sends Mercer stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercer in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Benedetti slams his shin into Mercer's torso.
Mercer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Mercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti is looking to slow Mercer down with leg kicks.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
Mercer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mercer looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti is looking to slow Mercer down with leg kicks.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benedetti!
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer 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.
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!
Mercer lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercer. That did some damage!
Benedetti cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Mercer misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick.
Mercer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti lands a head kick!
Benedetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Mercer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer is rocked!
Mercer defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercer lands a right hook to the body.
Mercer jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Benedetti lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Benedetti lands but Mercer takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Mercer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercer checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Mercer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Mercer.
Benedetti tries to land a body kick
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti lands a slapping body shot.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Mercer throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Mercer does it's job there.
Benedetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
As Mercer backs away, Benedetti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti had his way with Bobby Mercer in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mercer takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Benedetti.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti stuns Mercer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti catches Mercer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benedetti tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Mercer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Mercer 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.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Mercer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Mercer there.
Mercer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
And Mercer responds with a good body kick, but Benedetti manages to step out the way in time.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercer in the body.
Lorenzo Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Benedetti lands but Mercer takes it in his stride.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Mercer.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Mercer 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.
Mercer wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mercer takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Mercer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Benedetti swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
And Mercer responds with a good body kick, but Benedetti manages to step out the way in time.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mercer looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Bobby Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Benedetti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Benedetti tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercer can pounce on him.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!
Lorenzo Benedetti took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Bobby Mercer spoke after the fight, saying 'These 145 pounders don't go down as easy. I gotta get used to the extra weight. I know I have what it takes to be a champion here. I have to be a better fighter and keep training hard. I'll be better. '.
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