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WFC Rio de Janeiro 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Stonk (ranked 23786 p4p, 5188 weight class) and Martez Jones (ranked 623 p4p, 568 weight class). Jones has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stinky Stonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martez Jones!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonk moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stonk scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A short left from Stonk.
Stonk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Stonk on the inside.
Stonk lands a left hand.
Stonk lands with a right to the head.
Stonk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stonk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stonk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Jones is rocked!
 It looks like Martez Jones has been cut.
Stonk lands a left hand.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonk finish him?
Stonk dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Stonk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stonk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stinky Stonk!
Stinky Stonk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaDarius Martin (ranked 3063 p4p, 4955 weight class) and Theodore Logan (ranked 346 p4p, 476 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDarius Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theodore Logan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin misses with a combination
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like LaDarius Martin has been cut.
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martin misses with the combination.
Logan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Logan. That snapped Martin's head back.
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Logan clinches.
Logan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Logan drops Martin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Martin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Martin is rocked!
Logan has Martin pressed against the cage. Martin drops his hands and Logan takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Martin tumbling to the canvas! Logan rains down with more punches but Martin was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Logan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Logan!
Theodore Logan is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Theodore Logan 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jace Michaels (ranked 5077 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Robson Miudinho (ranked 246 p4p, 177 weight class). Robson Miudinho told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jace Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robson Miudinho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miudinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michaels.
Miudinho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice sprawl there from Miudinho as Michaels shoots in.
Miudinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miudinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miudinho drops Michaels with a big knee straight up the middle! Michaels is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Michaels is rocked!
It looks like Jace Michaels has been cut.
Miudinho feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Michaels collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robson Miudinho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 5316 p4p, 2788 weight class) and Te贸filo Stevenson (ranked 369 p4p, 231 weight class). Stevenson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TE脫FILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Te贸filo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevenson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
A short left from Stevenson.
Stevenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevenson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevenson.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
A nice left hand lands by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A short uppercut from Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Stevenson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stevenson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Te贸filo Stevenson!
Te贸filo Stevenson is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Te贸filo Stevenson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 2120 p4p, 1966 weight class) and Samuel Clemens (ranked 287 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini cracks Clemens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Maldini misses.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens staying out of range there.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clemens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maldini rather than just go for the knockout.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini closes the distance and clinches.
Maldini misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clemens can do to turn this around?
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maldini clinches up with Clemens and pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini misses the jab.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini moves into the clinch.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Maldini misses.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Clemens slips under a jab.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samuel Clemens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Clemens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldini to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
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!
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens walks into a left hand.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Maldini lands.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini 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 Mason St Jaques (ranked 1679 p4p, 6388 weight class) and Nicolino Monster (ranked 108 p4p, 270 weight class). Nicolino Monster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason St Jaques!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolino Monster!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster keeps the fight on the outside.
St Jaques cracks Monster with a good jab.
Monster gets caught flat footed, as St Jaques shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Jaques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Jaques postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Jaques working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Jaques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Jaques with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Jaques trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Monster keeping full guard, as St Jaques tries to pass.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Jaques wants to pass the guard but Monster is keeping the position.
St Jaques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Jaques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Jaques trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Monster is looking for a triangle here but St Jaques uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monster is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques is looking to take a break and control but Monster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Jaques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Jaques pulls his head out easily.
St Jaques seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Jaques is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Jaques trying to control from half guard but Monster is working away.
Monster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Jaques pulls his head out easily.
Monster actively working from the bottom here.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Jaques will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Jaques looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that round.
That's time! St Jaques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monster has his takedown stuffed
and St Jaques counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monster won't be happy with that.
St Jaques landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
St Jaques wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monster keeps working.
Monster is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monster tries to bench press St Jaques off him but St Jaques keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster gets back to half guard.
St Jaques passes the guard and advances to mount!
St Jaques working Monster over with strikes here.
St Jaques lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Monster is desperately trying to improve his position but St Jaques has a good base and remains in mount.
St Jaques trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monster is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques landing shots from mount.
Monster tries to improve his position but instead St Jaques has taken his back!
Monster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Monster is trapped and St Jaques is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Monster tries to roll but St Jaques sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Jaques looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques trying to control.
St Jaques working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Monster tries to break free.
Monster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Monster is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Jaques lands punches and elbows.
Monster rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Monster wants to improve his position but St Jaques is controlling well.
Monster looking for submissions off his back.
St Jaques wants to pass the guard but Monster is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Jaques wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that second round.
That's time! St Jaques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Jaques dives in and scores a takedown into Monster's guard.
Monster looking for a guillotine here but St Jaques defends easily.
St Jaques chips away with some ground and pound.
Monster working for a triangle but St Jaques defends it easily.
St Jaques sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monster's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques lands strikes from half guard.
Monster is looking to get back to full guard here but St Jaques has managed to pass to side control instead.
St Jaques is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monster can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Monster is defending well.
Monster tries to buck St Jaques off but St Jaques is having none of it.
St Jaques is chipping away with strikes.
St Jaques is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Jaques trying to control the position but Monster is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Jaques looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Monster is avoiding damage well.
St Jaques works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Monster manages to get back to half guard.
St Jaques lands strikes from half guard.
St Jaques wants to work for an arm triangle but Monster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monster is pressing down on St Jaques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Jaques trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster has his feet on St Jaques's thighs here. He's pushed St Jaques off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! St Jaques screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicolino Monster!
Nicolino Monster is the new bantamweight champion!
Nicolino Monster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vizual Mercenary (ranked 1366 p4p, 6028 weight class) and Taram Douglass (ranked 185 p4p, 529 weight class). Taram Douglass has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vizual Mercenary's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vizual Mercenary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taram Douglass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary lands a lovely overhand right.
Douglass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Douglass counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglass! But no joy.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mercenary. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Douglass tries a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary is wise to it.
Vizual Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenary misses with a looping left.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass avoids it easily.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Mercenary misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercenary looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercenary throws a right hand that misses
enabling Douglass to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary throws a jab when Douglass was well out of range.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercenary darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglass.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary cracks Douglass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut. Douglass saw that one coming.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass walks into a left hand.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Douglass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vizual Mercenary dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Mercenary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercenary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Douglass might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mercenary has got the better of the exchanges.
Douglass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglass.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely.
Mercenary feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Douglasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglass blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mercenary throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglass.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary lands a really nice looking cross but Douglass seems unphased.
Mercenary throws out a powerful jab.
Mercenary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Douglass defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Douglass counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Douglass slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercenary misses with an uppercut
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglass counters with a thumping low kick.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass is working the combinations to good effect here.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
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 Vizual Mercenary will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercenary misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary throws a jab when Douglass was well out of range.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut
and Douglass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercenary's knee momentarily.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Douglass tries a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary is wise to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Mercenary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Douglass moved out of range.
Mercenary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with an inside leg kick.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglass slips under a jab.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
A slow jab from Mercenary misses its intended target.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglass off the cage and back into range.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass staying out of range there.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary misses with a looping right.
Douglass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vizual Mercenary is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Douglass slips a jab from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary misses the jab.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercenary throws a right hand that misses
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass avoids it easily.
Douglass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vizual Mercenary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercenary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vizual Mercenary!
Vizual Mercenary thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 1237 p4p, 25400 weight class) and Niko Banks (ranked 148 p4p, 539 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Banks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Russian scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Niko Banks has been cut.
Russian lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banks misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Russian blocking some punches.
Banks throws a head punch that misses.
Russian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russian scores with a shot to the side of Banks's head.
Russian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks lands an uppercut.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banks misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks misses with the head strike.
Russian lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Russian lands a shoulder strike.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Russian.
Russian scores with a shoulder strike.
Russian blocking some punches.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russian.
Banks is rocked!
Russian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Banks with a big uppercut! Banks tries to clinch up but Russian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Banks to the mat! Banks covers up and Russian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Russian!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Russian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Vortmont (ranked 1261 p4p, 2211 weight class) and Renato Arbani (ranked 180 p4p, 271 weight class). Albert Vortmont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vortmont tests Arbani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arbani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vortmont lands a big uppercut and Arbani crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Arbani looks OK. Vortmont waves Arbani back to his feet!
Arbani is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vortmont connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Arbani out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Vortmont!
A relieved looking Albert Vortmont thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Santiago (ranked 743 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 101 p4p, 276 weight class). Batu Otgonbayar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentino Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batu Otgonbayar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Otgonbayar blocks with his arms.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Otgonbayar prevents a body shot from Santiago.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Otgonbayar avoids it.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Otgonbayar lands with a right to the head.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Otgonbayar avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the cage.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otgonbayar's elbow.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otgonbayar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Santiago's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Santiago drops to his knees and Otgonbayar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batu Otgonbayar!
After winning the bout, Batu Otgonbayar 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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