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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 24659 p4p, 11536 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 113 p4p, 123 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks winded!
Sankari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tate Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate Iii cracks Sankari with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tate Iii has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sankari to stand back up!
 Sankari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate Iii lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sankari - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tate Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 805 p4p, 24767 weight class) and William Tate (ranked 112 p4p, 744 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Tate!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tate taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Martinez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tate to his feet.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Martinez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tate's defenses.
It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Martinez has hold of one of Tate's legs. Tate is fighting the takedown attempt but Martinez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez works over Tate with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Tate's brow.
Martinez gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting.
Tate clinches with his opponent.
Martinez has clasped his hands together around Tate's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez working the ground and pound.
Martinez scoring with punches and elbows.
Martinez cracks Tate with a big right hand but Tate just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tate is rocked!
Martinez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tate is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Martinez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
In his post fight interview, Javier Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Mrkela (ranked 2640 p4p, 24565 weight class) and James Braddock (ranked 347 p4p, 754 weight class). James Braddock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Powerful takedowns
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitar Mrkela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock misses the jab.
Braddock misses with a hook. Mrkela ducked under it nicely.
Mrkela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Braddock on his heels. He'll look to pass Braddock's guard now, I'm sure.
Mrkela drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mrkela seems to have locked his on tight now - Braddock screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mrkela, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mitar Mrkela!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 3989 p4p, 4139 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 511 p4p, 526 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaelsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Chaelsson's takedown attempt.
Chaelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Chaelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thibodeaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaelsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thibodeaux can't fight it off and eventually Chaelsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thibodeaux looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Chaelsson's shoulder, as Chaelsson tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
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!
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Chaelsson is avoiding it.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Chaelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Thibodeaux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
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 Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control.
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Chaelsson up against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaelsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson stands up and waves to Thibodeaux to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Chaelsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaelsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaelsson's brow.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaelsson wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaelsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson stops Thibodeaux from getting back to his feet.
Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux lands a head kick!
Chaelsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thibodeaux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chaelsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to is feet but Chaelsson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaelsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
Patrick Chaelsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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